[Shamou]

Originally Posted by Space Cowboy

Thanks Shamou .. Tryin to figure that one out myself

No Offensive Taken ..

...just in case you have not seen this... it could be of interest to you:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_depression

...sometimes the more we know about a situation/condition, the better we can deal with it...

...just hope that I am not being condescending...

[dotty999]

Originally Posted by Shamou

...just in case you have not seen this... it could be of interest to you:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_depression

...sometimes the more we know about a situation/condition, the better we can deal with it...

...just hope that I am not being condescending...

I think we have bin here before when you asked me was I depressed or sad... perhaps now you have some insight into how people really feel.. instead of quoting text and verse.. its how people feel which ultimately defines the fine line between grief, sadness and ultimately the state of depression

[Space Cowboy]

Heritability or inheritance of the illness
Bipolar disorder runs in families.[6] More than two-thirds of people with bipolar disorder have at least one close relative with the disorder or with unipolar major depression, indicating that the disease has a genetic component. Studies seeking to identify the genetic basis of bipolar disorder indicate that susceptibility stems from multiple genes. Scientists are continuing their search for these genes using advanced genetic analytic methods and large samples of families affected by the illness. The researchers are hopeful that identification of susceptibility genes for bipolar disorder, and the brain proteins they code for, will make it possible to develop better treatments and preventive interventions targeted at the underlying illness process.

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Recent genetic research
Bipolar disorder is considered to be a result of complex interactions between genes and environment. The monozygotic concordance rate for the disorder is 70%. This means that if a person has the disorder, an identical twin has a 70% likelihood of having the disorder as well. Dizygotic twins have a 23% concordance rate. These concordance rates are not universally replicated in the literature, recent studies have shown rates of around 40% for monozygotic and <10% for dizygotic twins (see Kieseppa, 2004 [10] and Cardno, 1999 [11]).

In 2003, a group of American and Canadian researchers published a paper that used gene linkage techniques to identify a mutation in the GRK3 gene as a possible cause of up to 10% of cases of bipolar disorder. This gene is associated with a kinase enzyme called G protein receptor kinase 3, which appears to be involved in dopamine metabolism, and may provide a possible target for new drugs for bipolar disorder.[12]

Link

[saltydawgs]

The families and friends of those who perished in the Kentucky Flights today.

[Shamou]

Originally Posted by dotty999

I think we have bin here before when you asked me was I depressed or sad... perhaps now you have some insight into how people really feel.. instead of quoting text and verse.. its how people feel which ultimately defines the fine line between grief, sadness and ultimately the state of depression

...I am sorry but I do not fully comprehend what you are trying to say...

[izme]

I would like to request prayers for Bonnie aka help4me

With all of the problems recently in her life and it just seems to be getting tougher by the day...I thought that perhaps some prayers from us could help brighten her day...she deserves it...she's such a sweetheart

You are in my heart and prayers Bonnie...you are a special and wonderful lady whom I adore...life will get better....

[RT]

That is a very nice thought from you, izme.

Bonnie was already in my prayers when I found out about her Mom and stuff...

I also pray that there would be more folks in the world like you and Bonnie and angelize56 (hi Marlene :waves: ), and quite a few others on this forum that put others before themselves, and really mean it...

(sorry I can't name you all! You know who you are!! )

The world could use a lot more of you guys

[poochee]

My best friend's husband passed away this week. She is not a practicing Christian and I would appreciate your prayers for her. Her name is Marge. Thanks.

[angelize56]

Originally Posted by RT

I also pray that there would be more folks in the world like you and Bonnie and angelize56 (hi Marlene :waves: ), and quite a few others on this forum that put others before themselves, and really mean it...

Hi RT!! *Waves back* and thank you!! You're pretty caring yourself you know! *HUGS*

Awwww poochee...sorry to hear about Marge...I will remember her in my prayers! *HUGS*

[angelize56]

Please say a prayer for my son's friend who I'll just refer to as AJ! His parents have been divorced a long time but still share a home....tomorrow AJ's Mom is letting her ex know that she and the two children (AJ is 17, his sister just turned 14) are moving out in October to a house she recently purchased! This will be the first he will hear of any of this! Please pray he takes the news in a nice manner and doesn't do anything stupid out of anger! This has been a long time coming...please pray AJ, his Mom and sister will be safe and lead a much happier life here on in! Thanks!

[poochee]

Angelize...will pray for them. Hope all goes well.

[help4me]

Prayers said.

[angelize56]

We haven't heard from AJ yet how the news was taken by his Dad! Hopefully AJ will be over after school to let us know how it went!

Thanks for the prayers...all of you are in mine!

[angelize56]

Let's add Sooky47...Lu...to our prayers....just saw this posted from Frank!

Originally Posted by Frank

Hi there,
This is Becky, Luanne's daughter. My mom wanted me to let you guys know that she is currently in ICU at the Welland Hospital. I realize that it sounds bad, but she assures me that everything will be fine and she will be home in a few days.
Im really unsure how to use this web page so my mom will update you guys when she gets home.

GET WELL SOON LU!!!! *HEALING HUGS*

[SolidSnake85]

Originally Posted by angelize56

There always seems to be someone here who needs prayer for one thing or another! So I thought it'd be nice to have a place where we can post prayer requests for ourselves or others! It also makes it easier to remember who we're praying for and why! Sometimes I just have to pray and ask God to answer "all my friend's prayers at TSG" as I don't want to forget anyone! Hopefully this thread will stay on its chosen path...please!

I'm praying for my uncle is going to die. He was a great man with very great intelligence; and he was really nice man and my prayer stays with him forever.