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Bipolar

‘I won the battle to beat bipolar’
Article
/ 10 July 2014

‘I won the battle to beat bipolar’

The condition is widely misunderstood but it can be treated successfully with the right medication.

By Bhekisisa Team
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Article
/ 2 March 2012

The ups and downs of bipolar disorder

Because of the public’s ignorance, Bipolar Disorder often ruins the careers of talented professional people.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 11 May 2011

‘Embedding’ a severe form of self-harm among teens

"Embedding" is a severe form of self-injury among teenagers and appears to be linked to thoughts of suicide and major psychiatric disorders.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 April 2011

It takes courage to deal with hereditary illness

Victor LaValle was told not to have children by his mother, whose family members had suffered from mental illness for generations. This is his story.

By Victor LaValle
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Analysis
/ 3 March 2011

Charlie Sheen — not so funny after all

Think Charlie Sheen’s mad ranting is hilarious? A sufferer of bipolar disorder doesn’t think so.

By Staff Reporter
The ‘stalking beast’ of bipolar
Article
/ 7 May 2010

The ‘stalking beast’ of bipolar

<b>John O’Donoghue</b> has suffered from bipolar disorder since he was 17. Now he’s helping the largest study into the condition.

By John Odonoghue
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Analysis
/ 12 October 2009

My inconvenient truth

Bipolar disorder is similar to other lifelong illnesses, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, in that it cannot be “cured”.

By Anonymous

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