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Bipolar Disorder

   Bipolar disorder affects more than 2 million American adults and is defined as a manic-depressive illness that causes unusual and extreme shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function.

Bipolar Links:

www.dbsalliance.org
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

www.bipolarworld.net
Bipolar chat rooms, personal stories, and much more . . .

www.bipolarworld.org
A guide to Bipolar disorder

www.walkers.org
An informational support site for mood disorders


Schizophrenia

   Schizophrenia is a severe and chronic brain disease that affects an estimated 2.2 million Americans. Untreated symptoms can include hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and significant lack of motivation. Schizophrenia can affect the ability to think clearly, manage emotions, and interact appropriately with other people.

Schizophrenia Links:

www.schizophrenia.com
Contains chat rooms, frequently asked questions even success stories.

www.schizophreniadigest.com
This is a specialty online magazine with an annual subscription fee. Topics include updated articles and research news.

www.wpic.pitt.edu/research/schizgene/default.htm
Click on "participate" to learn if you can get involved in a significant genetic research study on schizophrenia, newsletter and more . . .

www.chovil.com
Read from the perspective of someone who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia for over 33 years.


Clinical Depression

   More than 17 million Americans suffer from depression each year (about 10 million with Clinical Depression) Depression is an illness that affects mood, body, behavior and mind. Symptoms can include feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and loss of motivation. When these symptoms persist for at least six months it is classified as clinical depression.

Depression Links:

www.healthyplace.com/communities/depression/major_depression.asp
Contains news, information and a chat room.

www.depression-screening.org
Depression screening, personal stories, etc..

www.allaboutdepression.com
General information about depression, causes, treatment, etc.. Includes a google search.

www.depressioncenter.net
Glossary of terms and an important section on living with major depression.


Anxiety Disorders

   Anxiety disorders are the most common of emotional disorders and affect more than 20 million Americans each year. Symptoms include overwhelming feelings of panic and fear, uncontrollable obsessive thoughts, painful and intrusive memories, nausea, muscle tension and more. If left untreated, anxiety disorders can propel people to take extreme measure (like refusing to leave their home) to avoid situations that may trigger or worsen their anxiety.

Anxiety Links:

www.anxietypanic.com
Comprehensive general site.

www.social-anxiety.org
This site is dedicated to social anxiety disorder.

www.panicdisorder.about.com/mpchat.htm
Chat rooms and support groups.

www.anxietynetwork.com
General information site.

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