Through contemplative meditation—and engaging with our painful thoughts—we can learn about our true identity and even how to free ourselves from the negative spiral. Photo: Ippei Naoi / Moment via Getty Images Bipolar & Negative Thought Spirals There’s a place—a point in time, really—that many will either relish or retreat from. I call it the […]
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Bipolar disorder can pose challenges within romantic relationships, especially when it causes obsessive thoughts about another person. Overcoming this symptom was necessary for the health and survival of my marriage. Photo: PeopleImages / iStock/Getty Images Plus Obsessive Interests Throughout my grade-school life, I had been prone to having “crushes” on guys. Puppy-love, junior-high stuff. But
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Some people live with thoughts of suicide every day. I have lived this way. It’s hell. Persistent suicidality can happen in depression, although it’s not talked about very much. There is a notion that people think about suicide, and they either get help, which rids them of the thoughts, or act on the thoughts. And
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Emotional permanence is a term I recently heard for the first time. It has to do with believing in emotions even when they can’t be seen. This concept is taken from object permanence which is the understanding that objects exist even when they can’t be seen. When I read the term, I realized that I
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PHOTO: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/DigitalVision via Getty Images Timely care after hospitalization may not be decisive factor in readmission June 1, 2022, ARLINGTON, VA—Longer hospital stays for psychiatric treatment may have more influence on readmission within 6 months than receiving timely outpatient care after discharge, a new study suggests. American researchers looked at data from
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A lot of people want to know, will life insurance cover bipolar disorder? If you are looking for coverage and pricing for bipolar disorder quotes and/or manic depression quotes for life insurance, you would better be sure to work with an agent who knows the ins and outs of underwriting for mental health conditions. While
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Bipolar Disorder in Teens Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that affects mood, energy, and activity levels. Bipolar can also be much severe in teens. Teens can also show stronger and more aggressive symptoms because of their younger age. Symptoms of bipolar disorder can include changes in sleep patterns, irritability, and impulsivity. In teens, bipolar
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There are several different types of medication for bipolar disorder. Some are less effective than others, however you should speak with your doctor to get the right prescription for you. It is important to discuss any side effects you may experience with your physician before starting any new medications. These bipolar medications are some of
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