The Beginning Unfortunately, I have been committed to a state hospital on three different occasions. But the first time was the worst for me. It all started in 1997 when I fell into a deep depression and decided that I didn’t want to live anymore. So I decided to un-alive myself with what we will […]
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Researchers have found we appreciate when acquaintances touch base far more than expected. Brief, simple messages to someone with bipolar can be a mood-booster. The Importance of Support New research shows that we have no idea how much it means when we reach out casually—even by text—to someone we care about. The science of happiness
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Sometimes, bipolar mood episodes and symptoms require psychiatric hospitalization. Here’s what I found useful during my psychiatric hold and that helped me to cope and heal. Photo: BSIP/UIG / Collection Mix: Subjects via Getty Images Unprepared for Hospitalization Soon after we had moved, I found myself in an unexpected situation. As the police SUV rattled
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Seasonal Depression Disorder If you’re among the millions of Americans with seasonal depression disorder also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as winter depression, summer depression, or seasonal depression, you may feel like your gloomier mood and lack of energy are out of your control. But there’s a lot you can do to
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Tough News: Setting Boundaries and Caring for Your Mind in a Difficult World MHA Admin Fri, 06/24/2022 – 14:07 June 24, 2022 By Katie Lee, MHA Deputy Director of Communications I recently typed the biggest headline of the day into Google, and in less than a second, 52 million news articles screamed for my attention.
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Recently I was asked what to do when you don’t want to take your bipolar medication. What do you do when you’re battling medication noncompliance (also known as nonadherence) within yourself? I thought this was a good question as it’s something that many of us battle with. We know we need to take the medication,
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Marking the transition from summer to winter, fall arrives with crisp days and colorful scenery. Meanwhile, as the seasons change, so often does our mood. We’re less active, more tired, and, as a result, more prone to feeling low. As daylight becomes shorter, the impact of changes in sunlight intensity on bipolar disorder is noticeable.
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Hope & Harmony HeadlinesSeptember 22, 2022 • Volume 15, Issue 38 All romantic relationships present challenges, but when bipolar enters the scene, it can shake the foundation. Yet, by working together, you and your mate can protect the health of the partnership—for the long term. Extreme mood fluctuations and symptoms associated with bipolar may
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