Posts Tagged bipolar disorder
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Bipolar disorder causes episodes of depression and mania or hypomania that can significantly affect mood, energy, and daily functioning. Unlike everyday ups and downs, these changes are more intense and disruptive.
Since there’s no blood test or brain scan that (more…)
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Living with bipolar disorder can feel confusing, especially when symptoms of depression and mania happen at the same time. These periods, known as mixed episodes, can be overwhelming, leaving a person restless and exhausted. For family and friends, it can (more…)
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Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that feels like a roller coaster. It affects mood, energy, and daily functioning. The path to diagnosis often feels confusing because the symptoms do not always appear in a straight line. Some individuals (more…)
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It goes without saying that the presence of any kind of mental illness will impact the entire family. Interactions between family members are normally fraught with emotions. When bipolar disorder is present, the stakes get higher. Complex mood changes will (more…)
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Life for someone with bipolar disorder can feel extremely difficult. This is often due to constant highs and lows in their mood and overall mood swings. When managing bipolar disorder, it’s important to learn self-care and coping mechanisms that can (more…)
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There are countless real and perceived obstacles to creating a successful relationship. Many of them relate to skewed or limited perceptions. But sometimes, the obstacle is something clear and present. For example, if one partner has been diagnosed with bipolar (more…)