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From the Royal College of Psychiatrists : http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinfo/problems/bipolardisorder/bipolardisorder.aspx How common is bipolar disorder? About 1 in every 100 adults has bipolar disorder at some point in their life. It usually starts during or after the teenage years. It is unusual for it to start after the age of 40. Men and women are affected equally. What types are there? Bipolar I There has been at least one high, or manic episode, which has lasted for longer than one week. Some people with Bipolar I will have only manic episodes, although most will also have periods of depression. Untreated, manic episodes generally last 3 to 6 months. Depressive episodes last rather longer - 6 to 12 months without treatment. Bipolar II There has been more than one episode of severe depression, but only mild manic episodes – these are called ‘hypomania’. Rapid cycling More than four mood swings happen in a 12 month period. This affects around 1 in 10 people with bipolar disorder, and can happen with both types I and II. Cyclothymia The mood swings are not as severe as those in full bipolar disorder, but can be longer. This can develop into full bipolar disorder. What causes bipolar disorder? We don't understand this well, but research suggests that: Bipolar disorder runs in families - it seems to have more to do with genes than with upbringing. There may be a physical problem with the brain systems which control our moods - this is why bipolar disorder can often be controlled with medication. Episodes can sometimes be brought on by stressful experiences or physical illness.

shaw

Dune ( please !!!! )

No, they get stressed because of a bio-chemical imbalance in their brain.

Dingwall

war

Mars

barges

How many years late did they say it was ?

steel

( Final ) Countdown

crest ( of a wave )

Nah, it's a grabbing capitalist bastard thing

Thwaite's have brewed a celebration beer for Blackpool's promotion, it's called Tangerine Dream. There were several barrels at a Preston beer festival 2 weeks ago, all were left completely untouched.

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diver

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Muse @ Glasto

I was off sick for 8 weeks at the start of last year, followed by 2 weeks of half days to get back into the rhythm of things. The day after I rang my boss to say my doctor had signed me off for a while I was given an appointment with our Occupational Health team, who 'vet' all long term sickness absences. The way our sickness absence monitoring works is that you are restricted to a certain total of sick days in a rolling 12 month period, and no more than 3 sickness absences, self certified or doctor's notes, in the same period. If you breach this you are given 'special' interviews and your attendance is strictly monitored for up to 6 months. Most other Local Authorities I know of work similar schemes, so I suspect there is some 'exaggeration' in this story.

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lifter

I liked the response from Orkney Brewery when some jobsworth said SkullSplitter should have a warning on the label - they asked what would you expect if you ordered a beer with such a name ? And it is good stuff, just don't try 2 bottles in quick succession.

supermassive

True, y'all ain't no Yankee, y'alls a hick Redneck Johnny Reb YeeeHaaaw !