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Bipolar disorders are characterized by episodes of mania and depression, which may alternate, although many patients have a predominance of one or the other. Exact cause is unknown, but heredity, changes in the level of brain neurotransmitters, and psycho social … Continue reading →

Borderline personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability and hypersensitivity in interpersonal relationships, instability in self-image, extreme mood fluctuations, and impulsivity. Diagnosis is by clinical criteria. Treatment is with psychotherapy and drugs. Patients with borderline personality disorder … Continue reading →

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 with dys­phoria, irritab­ility Hypo­manic symp­toms; or mania fol­lowing an anti­depres­sant Hypo­manic … Continue reading →

WRITTEN by JOSHUA BECKER · Several years ago, my family and I decided to start living a minimalist life. Since then, we have tried to remove all of the possessions from our home that are not essential. In doing so, … Continue reading →

WRITTEN by JOSHUA BECKER “Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature.” —Thomas à Kempis Simplicity brings balance, freedom, and joy. When we begin to live simply and experience these benefits, we begin … Continue reading →

BIPOLAR SCREEN TEST: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screen/mood-disorder DEPRESSION SCREEN TEST: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screen/patient-health ANXIETY SCREEN TEST: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screen/anxiety PTSD SCREEN TEST: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screen/ptsd ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SCREEN TEST: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screen/alcohol-substance-abuse PEDIATRIC SCREEN TEST: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screen/youth PARENT SCREENING TEST: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screen/parents PSYCHOSIS SCREEN TEST: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screen/psychosis-screen   JMAC @ http://WWW.BIPOLARANDSUPPORT.COM   … Continue reading →

cyclothymic disorder, relatively mild and short episodes of elation (hypomania) alternate with mild and short episodes of sadness (depression). Cyclothymic disorder resembles bipolar disorder but is less severe. The episodes of elation and sadness are less intense, typically last for … Continue reading →

In bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness), episodes of depression alternate with episodes of mania or a less severe form of mania called hypomania. Mania is characterized by excessive physical activity and feelings of elation that are greatly out of … Continue reading →

Axiety disorders are characterized by fear, worry, or dread that greatly impairs the ability to function and is out of proportion to the circumstances. There are many types of anxiety disorders, distinguished by the main focus of the fear or … Continue reading →