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http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co Metabolic syndrome in bipolar disorder: A review with a focus on bipolar depression The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 02/10/2014  Review Article McElroy SL, et al. – The study aims to perform a detailed, qualitative review of existing literature on … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co Understanding Bipolar I Disorder People experience different moods throughout their lives. Happiness, anger, and depression are moods most people experience at one time or another. There is a difference between the various moods most people experience and the episodes … Continue reading →

Paying for Care Receiving the proper care for your mental health condition is essential to your recovery. The best treatments are the ones prescribed by a doctor or mental health practitioner, and that may include counseling, medication, support, diet and … Continue reading →

Education and Recovery An important aspect of recovery involves not only getting better, but also achieving a full and satisfying life. Education can accelerate your recovery process in that it broadens your intellectual, social and emotional horizons. When you go … Continue reading →

Meaningful Work and Recovery Although you will encounter roadblocks and setbacks on the road to recovery, working at something that is meaningful to you can bring you a sense of purpose that will anchor you. Meaningful activity expands your sense … Continue reading →

“BIPOLAR SYMPTOMS” So much information about the symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depressive illness) is confusing, misleading, or contradictory. Symptoms of bipolar often get misinterpreted, leaving the real problems of bipolar disorder unaddressed. There is still a shortage of accurate … Continue reading →

Signs of bipolar depression Signs of bipolar depression are more varied than you may expect. Actually one of the critical ways bipolar depression can be distinguished from unipolar depression is this variability in the symptoms of depression – bipolar depression … Continue reading →

Am I bipolar? Am I showing bipolar symptoms? There are many reasons for asking this question. Some common ones include: 1. You may have taken a bipolar test. 2. You may have learned about major bipolar symptoms such as pronounced … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co SUPPORT FROM OTHERS: Your friend gets your joke. Your co-worker offers congrats. Your spouse hugs you hello. They are all helping you bust stress and boost well-being. In fact, Mental Health America found that 71 percent of people surveyed … Continue reading →

EXERCISE HELPS: How Exercise Helps: The dusty tennis shoes. The gym membership that mostly exercises your wallet. The jump rope coiled at the back of the closet. Lots of us have proof that it can be tough to stick with … Continue reading →