Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Early Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore Posted on October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 By ebipolar2022 Learn to recognize the early warning signs of bipolar disorder, including manic and depressive episodes. Discover key symptoms, how to approach a diagnosis, and available treatment options. Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Early Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore provides a comprehensive guide to identifying the key symptoms of bipolar disorder, including manic… Read more
Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder: A Complete Guide to Living With Bipolar Disorder Posted on December 12, 2022April 13, 2023 By ebipolar2022 Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder, previously called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood changes including highs (mania or hypomania) and low mood (depressive disorder) also known as bipolar depression. Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that can also be considered a medical condition. Bipolar disorder, also… Read more
Bipolar Everything You Need To Know About Bipolar Mania Posted on October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 By ebipolar2022 What is Bipolar Mania When it comes to bipolar disorder most people experience episodes of both mania and depression, but you do not need depression to have a diagnosis of mania. Episodes of hypomania and depression are shorter and less intense than mania and depression caused by bipolar I or… Read more
Bipolar Bipolar Depression Treatment Options Posted on October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 By ebipolar2022 Bipolar and Bipolar Depression Although bipolar depressive disorder is prevalent throughout the clinical course of bipolar disorder, the present therapeutic options for bipolar disorder are limited; specifically, as mainstream antidepressants are of mixed effectiveness for bipolar disorder and can cause transitions into mania and/or rapid cycles in the long-term. Conclusions… Read more
Bipolar Disorder I Lost my Son to Depression and a Drug Overdose Today Posted on October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 By ebipolar2022 I wish that it was not true but I am now living my nightmare. I have lost my son to depression and a drug overdose today. I got the phone call that no-one wants to get early this morning. On the other end of the line was my mother. Getting… Read more
Bipolar Attachment Styles & Parenting with Bipolar Posted on October 6, 2022October 9, 2022 By ebipolar2022 Accepting and treating my bipolar disorder allowed me to focus on becoming a better mother. Understanding different attachment styles allows me to make more effective parenting and self-care decisions. Photo: Christopher Hopefitch / Getty Images Attachment Theory & Parenting Styles Attachment with our primary caregiver begins in early childhood. “Attachment… Read more
Bipolar How to Help Others Help You Manage Your Bipolar Posted on October 6, 2022October 9, 2022 By ebipolar2022 Coping with bipolar disorder and navigating effective treatment requires a group of supporters—both professional and personal. Here’s how you can work together for the best outcomes. Choochart Choochaikupt/Getty Images The Importance of Personal & Professional Support It takes a community to cope with bipolar disorder. Everyone needs a circle of… Read more
Bipolar The Hows & Whens of Fine-Tuning Your Meds Posted on October 6, 2022October 9, 2022 By ebipolar2022 Photo: SDI Productions / Getty Images Hope & Harmony Headlines October 20, 2022 • Volume 15, Issue 42 Medication adherence is essential for maintaining stability with bipolar. But sometimes a prescription stops working as well as it once did and needs to be “tweaked.” Hormonal issues, poor sleep, metabolism changes,… Read more