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WEBAug 14, 2024 · Get weekly information and inspiration. bphope.com is bp Magazine's award-winning online community. We strive to increase the awareness of bipolar disorder. We also provide hope, empowerment & support …
15 Must-Read Memoirs from People with Bipolar Disorder
WEBJan 2, 2016 · Author Brooke O’Neill was pursuing her career in nursing, was recently married, and had given birth to a daughter just five days before her symptoms of bipolar started to unfold. With a mix of humor and honesty, in Spiders, Vampires, and Jail Keys, O’Neill takes the reader through her 13-year battle with bipolar—covering diagnosis, manic ...
What is a Mixed Episode in Bipolar Disorder? | bpHope.com
WEBNov 22, 2023 · A mixed episode (also called dysphoric mania or mixed mania) in bipolar disorder occurs when the criteria for both a major depressive episode and a major manic (or hypomanic) episode happen at the same time.. Mixed mania has typical manic symptoms such as restlessness, agitation, rapid thoughts, and decreased need for sleep, but rather than euphoria, there is extreme pessimism, negativity ...
Bipolar and Relationships: Managing the Push-Pull Dynamics
WEBOct 20, 2023 · Bipolar and Withdrawal From Relationships. Two studies offering insight into the link between bipolar and emotional bonds shed light on why supportive, meaningful relationships — while unequivocally possible — can take a lot of work to sustain. According to a review paper published in Translational Psychiatry in 2022, bipolar affects the ...
15 Rules For Parents to Manage Bipolar Rage in Their Children
WEBJan 15, 2017 · Family-focused therapy and individual psychotherapy tailored for children can also help control feelings of rage in children with bipolar. “These therapies help bipolar children tolerate frustration and express angry thoughts and feelings in ways that are less disruptive and destructive,” says David Fassler, MD, clinical professor of ...
Why People With Bipolar Disorder Sometimes Say Hurtful Things
WEB5 days ago · Many people believe that bipolar disorder comes with only sad depression or euphoric mania. In reality, this is just 50 percent of bipolar disorder. The other side of bipolar includes symptoms of irritation, anger, restlessness, and a volatile, mean, and nasty mood. This mood swing can be from either agitated depression or an episode with mixed ...
Blog | Living with Bipolar | Treatment for Bipolar Disorder | Bipolar …
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Our bloggers write on issues that reflect their experiences and knowledge of living with bipolar disorder and address a range of topics, including relationships, treatment, symptoms (mania, depression, anger, hypersexuality, impulsivity, sleep), stigma, parenting, and more. Our diverse and eclectic group of blog/vlog authors offer information ...
Paranoia and Bipolar Disorder: What You Need to Know
WEBJan 29, 2024 · Paranoia in bipolar disorder can lead to mistrust in relationships and feelings of worthlessness, self-doubt, and a pervasive sense of anxiety — all of which challenge a person’s ability to enjoy life and maintain mental well-being. Karen S. from Michigan has experienced the devastating effects of paranoia, which has caused her to doubt her ...
Tips for Parents of Adult Children With Bipolar Disorder Living at …
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Understand the symptoms that set postpartum bipolar apart from regular postnatal mood swings. Mood changes after giving birth are common. So common, in fact, that postpartum depression is one of the most frequent complications of pregnancy, with 1 in 8 birthing women worldwide experiencing symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....
The History of Bipolar: Through the Ages — It’s Been There
WEBMar 27, 2024 · Consider that in 300 to 500 CE, some people with bipolar disorder were “euthanized,” according to Cara Gardenswartz, PhD, who is in private practice in Beverly Hills, California, with specific expertise in bipolar disorder and in its history. “In the earliest days of documentation, these people were viewed as ‘crazy’ [or as] possessed ...