Bipolar Unscripted
Bipolar disorder is caused by mental problems. Bipolar disorder occurs when a person’s mood reaches a critical stage. It is caused by excessive depression. When a person is depressed for any reason, his bipolar problem is created. When he feels lonely and breaks down, this condition is called bipolar disorder. …
Those of us with bipolar are often unaware of the effects the diagnosis has on our family and friends. Watch as my parents and I discuss this together. If video is not showing, click here Understanding Bipolar as a Family When a person has bipolar disorder, their friends, family members, …
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Photo: Tomas Rodriguez / Stone via Getty Images What Is Tardive Syndrome? Tardive syndrome is a group of neurological movement disorders often caused by dopamine receptor-blocking agents, such as antipsychotics. Tardive Dyskinesia Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder distinguished by a range of involuntary and repetitive muscle movements in the …
Photo: Thomas Barwick / Stone via Getty Images What Is Tardive Dyskinesia? Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder distinguished by a range of involuntary and repetitive muscle movements in the face, neck, arms, and legs. This neurological disorder is mainly caused by the ongoing use of antipsychotics prescribed to treat …
Contemplation—the act of thinking about something with careful consideration—calms the mind and spirit. In fact, all cultures and religions have had these practices for centuries. Instead of quieting the mind through traditional meditation, contemplation allows us to gain wisdom by finding out what’s keeping our mind busy. It’s an unhurried, …
Photo: Libertad Leal Photography / Moment via Getty Images Hope & Harmony Headlines July 28, 2022 • Volume 15, Issue 30 There’s a quote that has been circulating for decades: “Wherever you go, there you are.” It even became part of the book title by mindfulness meditation guru Jon Kabat-Zinn. …
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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 …
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 …
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