Antiepilepsy Drugs Help Curtail Suicide Attempts in People with Bipolar Disorder
December 17th, 2009 admin

Individuals who suffer from bipolar disorder go through many highs and lows. The mania makes them feel on top of the world and able to do anything they want. However, this high comes with a low that drives many people with bipolar disorder to suicide. Many people who take antidepressants to help the depression that comes with the mania-depression cycle…
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