Bipolar The First Time I Was Committed to a State Hospital Posted on September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 By ebipolar2022 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… Read more
Bipolar Take a Minute to Reach Out Posted on September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 By ebipolar2022 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… Read more
Bipolar What to Pack for Psychiatric Hospitalization Posted on September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 By ebipolar2022 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…. Read more
Bipolar Disorder How Can I Manage My Seasonal Depression Disorder Without Medications Posted on September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 By ebipolar2022 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… Read more
Anxiety Setting Boundaries and Caring for Your Mind in a Difficult World Posted on September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 By ebipolar2022 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… Read more
Anxiety When You Don’t Want to Take Your Bipolar Medication — Battling Noncompliance Posted on September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 By ebipolar2022 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… Read more
Bipolar Preventing the Seasonal Pattern of Depression Posted on September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 By ebipolar2022 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… Read more
Bipolar How to Keep Your Relationship Thriving With Bipolar Disorder Posted on September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 By ebipolar2022 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… Read more