Monthly Archives: May 2016

Affirmations Confidence

Posted on May 18, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I am confident I am strong and powerful I boldly go after what I want in life I am outgoing and confident in social situations I believe in myself I always stand up for myself and my … Continue reading →

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Hypomania And Hypomanic Episodes Defined

Posted on May 18, 2016 by JmaC

Not everyone who becomes manic experiences the full-blown syndrome of a manic episode. Hypomanic individuals show an expansive, energized and sometimes elated mood, with rapid thinking and pressured speaking in evidence. At a minimum (for the label hypomania to be … Continue reading →

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Movement On An Energy Continuum: Bipolar Disorder, Mania And Manic Episodes

Posted on May 18, 2016 by JmaC

Although popular culture tends to equate mania with happiness and depression with sadness this isn’t really the best way to think about what is happening in bipolar disorder. Bipolar Disorder involves not so much a swing between happy and sad … Continue reading →

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Mood swings vs Mood disorders

Posted on May 18, 2016 by JmaC

Mood Swings vs. Mood Disorders – Discovering Bipolar Disorder People use the term mood to describe the emotional tones that color their daily lives. Moods are everywhere and ubiquitous; everyone has them. Moods may be happy or sad; energized or … Continue reading →

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Symptoms of Mania

Posted on May 18, 2016 by JmaC

Symptoms of Mania Increased physical and mental energy Heightened mood, exaggerated optimism ans self-confidence Decreased need for sleep without experiencing fatigue Excessive irritability, aggressive behavior Racing speech, thoughts, and flight of ideas Reckless behavior

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Symptoms of Depression

Posted on May 18, 2016 by JmaC

Symptoms of Depression Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells, profound hopelessness Significant change in appetite and sleep patterns Irritability, Anger, Worry, Agitation, Anxiety Pessimism, loss of energy, persistent lethargy Feelings of guilt and worthlessness Inability to concentrate Recurring thoughts of … Continue reading →

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The awareness of affirmations

Posted on May 13, 2016 by JmaC

Do you feel like you’re going through life on autopilot? Do your habitual thoughts and reactions dictate how your life unfolds? Are you waiting for your dream to arrive so that you can finally enjoy true happiness? TIME AWARENESS means … Continue reading →

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Symptoms of inner peace

Posted on May 13, 2016 by JmaC

Symptoms of INNER PEACE: 1) Tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than fear based on past experiences 2) An unmistakeable ability to enjoy each moment 3) Loss of interest in judging self 4) Loss of interest in judging other … Continue reading →

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Relax about everything

Posted on May 13, 2016 by JmaC

“There is nothing that you’re wanting that you do not have the capacity to understand fully. And there is nothing that you’re wanting to know that the universe does not already know that you want to know, and has already … Continue reading →

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The power of positive choices

Posted on May 13, 2016 by JmaC

The Power of Positive Choices: Positive means becoming more proactive so that you can increase your life’s bounty of health and happiness. Positive implies being assertive and decisive. It is the oppositeof being negative and passive. When you embark on … Continue reading →

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