Education resolves ignorance and can overcome stigma, especially when it comes to brain-based health conditions like bipolar disorder. But what happens when the way we educate others is biased and flawed? Bipolar Stigma & Education Lately, I’ve been taking stock of my own different perspectives on bipolar. I’m drawing on what I’ve learned through […]
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Regaining self-confidence—even when facing the most difficult bipolar symptoms—has been vital for me to meet the challenges of bipolar and recognize hidden opportunities. If video is not showing, click here Thriving—Not Just Surviving—with Bipolar Today I’m sharing some tips on how to thrive—not just survive, not just manage, not just get through—school and work when
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Photo: The Good Brigade / DigitalVision via Getty Images Hope & Harmony HeadlinesSeptember 15, 2022 • Volume 15, Issue 37 Inflated self-esteem. A decreased need for sleep. Inability to work or socialize in a functional way. Symptoms of mania can vary—and can vary from person to person. This variation can complicate recognizing subtle signs. For
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Anxiety and General Anxiety Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders in America. It is estimated that 40 million adults age 18 and older suffer from some form of anxiety, with women being twice as likely as men to be affected. Anxiety can manifest itself in a variety of ways, but the most
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Anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental disorder. They are characterized by feelings of anxiety, worry, and fear. These disorders can be mild, moderate, or severe. Anxiety disorders can also be short-term or long-term. There is a link between stress and anxiety disorder symptoms. Stressful life events can trigger anxious symptoms in people
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Bipolar and Life Insurance It’s no secret that having a mental illness can make it difficult to get life insurance. Many companies simply refuse to cover people with bipolar disorder, while others charge exorbitant rates. But there are some insurers out there who are willing to provide coverage for those with bipolar disorder, at a
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Bipolar 2 Disorder Bipolar 2 disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme changes in mood, energy, and behavior. People with bipolar 2 disorder can have periods of manic highs, where they feel extremely happy and energized, followed by periods of deep lows, or depression. Symptoms of bipolar 2 disorder can be difficult to identify
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Symptoms of bipolar disorder in women can be a little bit different than the symptoms of bipolar disorder in men. Let’s take a look at some of the symptoms of bipolar disorder that women have to face whether they are in a manic phase or a depressive phase. Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness,
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