Monthly Archives: August 2016

New mothers with bipolar disorder are more likely to have PPD, and bipolar disorder may be more likely to be misdiagnosed as PPD after giving birth. About one in 10 new mothers experiences a serious mood disorder known aspostpartum depression, … Continue reading →

Whether they’re trained to help with specific issues or are just lovable family members, pets and service animals can ease bipolar symptoms and help patients feel better. People struggling with bipolar disorder might be able to find four-legged solace from … Continue reading →

Paranoia — a belief that people are following you or talking about you — is a symptom of psychosis in bipolar disorder that can be managed medically and with other strategies. One of the symptoms of psychosis in bipolar disorder … Continue reading →

Even trained professionals may find it difficult to distinguish between these two conditions, since the differences are subtle. Delusions of grandeur, a heightened sense of your own abilities or accomplishments, unrealistic fantasies of power or success: If you are plagued … Continue reading →

Memory loss caused by bipolar disorder is a common complaint among bipolar patients. Here’s some advice for coping with this frustrating bipolar symptom. People with bipolar disorder often report problems with memory and cognition. They have trouble with short- and … Continue reading →

The risk-taking behaviors common with bipolar disorder can include an addiction to gambling. People with bipolar disorder often engage in addictive behaviors. Theycompulsively shop for things they don’t need, engage in frequent and risky sex, or spend long hours at … Continue reading →

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common form of anxiety disorder involving distressing, repetitive thoughts. That makes OCD particularly difficult to make sense of or to explain to other people. Obsessions are distressing or frightening repetitive thoughts which come into … Continue reading →

Jeanne Segal, Ph.D. – Helpguide Co-Founder This program is rooted in social and emotional brain science that engages the emotional brain and heart, as well as the reasoning mind. Its purpose is to teach you how to control troublesome thoughts, … Continue reading →

If you’ve experienced trauma, you may be struggling with upsetting emotions, frightening memories, or a sense of constant danger. Or you may feel numb, disconnected, and unable to trust other people. When bad things happen, it can take a while … Continue reading →