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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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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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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 and Disability Benefits Is bipolar disorder a disability? The short answer is that yes, bipolar disorder is a disability and you can get disability benefits for having bipolar disorder. You just have to follow a process to ensure that you get the benefits. I am on disability myself for bipolar disorder. I was denied
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What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder, is a mental illness that causes drastic changes in mood, energy levels, and activity levels. People with bipolar disorder experience high highs, called mania, and low lows, called depression. between these two extremes, people with bipolar disorder may also experience periods of normal mood
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