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Daily Archives: September 29, 2016
Attitude of Gratitude Positive Affirmations Free Affirmations
Present Tense Affirmations I have an attitude of gratitude My thoughts are focused on positivity and thankfulness I am sincerely grateful and this attracts positivity into my life I take time to be grateful for something as simple as a … Continue reading
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Never Ending War
Standing on the edge Kicking me off my bed Dragging to the grave Loud voices in my head Sinking my judgement I can see through Heart drowning Impossible to breathe Too proud to give up Too weak to … Continue reading
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Focus
It’s not everyday that we catch a glimpse of the sun waking up Or going to bed. There is beauty all around us That we don’t often see We just focus on misery. JmaC
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Endure
An insane person invented time It’s the only way to either Measure out pain Or endure it JmaC
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Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder
Introduction Anxiety can be a symptom of bipolar disorder. This was recognized by the fellow who originally described bipolar disorder as such, Dr. Emil Kraepelin, back in 1921. He described “anxious mania”, and also “excited depression”, which included a “great … Continue reading
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Mixed States
Anxious depression could be “bipolar”?! An international group of expertsISBD described anxiety in bipolar disorder thus: General hyperarousal Inner tension Irritability /impatience Agitation “Frantically anxious” These symptoms are not generally regarded as symptoms of bipolar disorder. Unfortunately, the very name … Continue reading
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Hypomania in clinical practice
Abstract Recent work suggests that a broad clinical spectrum of bipolar disorder is more common than previously thought and that the disorder may affect up to 5% of the population. The correct definition and diagnosis of hypomania is central to … Continue reading
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The Bipolarity Index: a 5-dimension, 100-pt. system
Dimension 20 points 15 points 10 points 5 points 2 points Episode Characteristics Manicsymptoms with “prominenteuphoria, grandiosity or expansiveness”. Manic symptoms withdysphoria, irritability Hypomanic symptoms; or mania following an antidepressant Hypomanic symptoms following an antidepressant; or hypomania below DSM threshold; … Continue reading
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Bipolarity Index Table
The Bipolarity Index: a 5-dimension, 100-pt. system Dimension 20 points 15 points 10 points 5 points 2 points Episode Characteristics Manicsymptoms with “prominenteuphoria, grandiosity or expansiveness”. Manic symptoms withdysphoria, irritability Hypomanic symptoms; or mania following an antidepressant Hypomanic symptoms following an antidepressant; … Continue reading
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Treatment
What are the basics of bipolar disorder treatment? Principle A: Maximize Non-Medication Approaches Principle B: Medications — use evidence-based Mood Stabilizers Principle C: Beware of Antidepressants Which mood stabilizer should I start with? What should I do with my antidepressant? … Continue reading
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