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What does Hypomania actually feel like? (revised 3/2010) It’s true that hypomania is a milder version of mania – just how mild, you’ll see in a moment. Mind you, Bipolar II is not a milder version of Bipolar I, though … Continue reading →

For People with Mental health Problems If you have, or believe you may have, mental health problem, it can be helpful to talk about these issues with others. It can be scary to reach out for help, but it is … Continue reading →

Recovery is Possible Most people with mental health problems can get better. Treatment and recovery are ongoing processes that happen over time. The first step is getting help. What is Recovery? Recovery from mental disorders and/or substance abuse disorders is … Continue reading →

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition in which a person has long-term patterns of unstable or turbulent emotions. These inner experiences often result in impulsive actions and chaotic relationships with other people. Causes Cause of borderline personality … Continue reading →

People with bipolar disorder vary significantly from their unaffected relatives, and from healthy controls, on several measures of personality, a study shows. Furthermore, genetic analysis revealed suggestive linkage peaks for those traits that were heritable, potentially proving useful for the … Continue reading →