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Links between bipolar and ADHD
20% of us with bipolar have ADHD and 20% of people with ADHD also have bipolar. Missed diagnoses are common and order of treatment important
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The magnificent Seven walk again!
Our fundraising Kiltwalk takes place once a year in order that our activities REMAIN FREE TO EVERYONE living locally with Bipolar.
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The Edinburgh Kiltwalk for bipolar 2024
The Edinburgh Kiltwalk on Sunday 15th Sept in aid of Bipolar Edinburgh. Please help so our activities REMAIN FREE TO EVERYONE w/ bipolar.
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Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Bipolar
Disrupted sleep such as jetlag can really aggravate bipolar, and changes in our moods can affect our sleep in so many ways. A vicious cycle.
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The ketogenic metabolic therapy diet
A fascinating Zoom presentation to the Lothian Bipolar Group by world-leading author Julie A. Fast. Julie is a world leading mental...
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Bipolar Overspending & Debt
The risks of overspending and making rash purchase decisions are very high when we are manic and hypomanic through bipolar.
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Problem gambling and Aripiprazole /Abilify
Aripiprazole is commonly prescribed for the treatment of bipolar and is now associated with an increased risk of problematic gambling.
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Advocacy Support with Welfare Benefits
Advocard's benefits guru, Arlene Astley gave us a run-through of the changes to benefits that are occurring and the free help available.
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Cultivating Healthy Relationships with Bipolar
Bipolar affects every relationship we have with someone at some point in our lives. We list some of the discussion points that come up.
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Edinburgh Leisure Community Access Programme
Bipolar Edinburgh as an ELCAP partner organisation has recently resumed discounted group sessions: keep an eye on the calendar for...
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Bipolar Research Matters
Bipolar Edinburgh April: HELIOS-BD research study update Written by Dr Amber Roguski, PhD & Dr Nicole Needham, MRCPsych In January 2024...
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Book Review: Befriending Bipolar
A very readable account of Oliver Seligman’s experience with bipolar. Oliver is a monk, author and inspirational speaker and was diagnosed
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CARDS - Alcohol Use Disorder
CARDS from Rowan Alba is a volunteer befriending service. We heard from volunteers Michaela and Catherine talk about Alcohol Use Disorder.
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Bipolar peer support service
Our free peer support service is for people aged 18-65 living in Edinburgh with a bipolar diagnosis.
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Helios BD Study
The Helios BD study aims to deepen our understanding of disrupted circadian rhythms with bipolar and how Lithium might reduce sensitivity.
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