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Recognized Types Of Bipolar Disorder

Posted on May 18, 2016 by JmaC

Recognizing the diversity of types and intensities of mood episodes, the DSM-IV-TR (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the book that describes mental health diagnoses) has subdivided the diagnosis of bipolar disorder into four basic categories, each defined … Continue reading →

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Bipolar Disorder – Depression, Major Depressive Episodes And Mixed Episodes

Posted on May 18, 2016 by JmaC

Just as the manic aspect of bipolar disorder is associated with manic episodes, the depressive aspect of bipolar disorder is likewise associated with depressive episodes. The severe form of depressive episode is known as a Major Depressive Episode. Major depressive … Continue reading →

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Affirmations self esteem

Posted on May 18, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I have high self esteem I love and respect myself I am a great person I respect myself deeply My thoughts and opinions are valuable I am confident that I can achieve anything I have something special … Continue reading →

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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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