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Bipolar disorder is one of the most difficult illnesses to treat because by addressing the depression part of the illness, you can inadvertently trigger mania or hypomania. Even in Bipolar II, where the hypomania is less destabilizing than the often-psychotic … Continue reading →

For people with bipolar, dating means taking it slow, minimizing anxiety, and putting yourself first. For people with bipolar disorder, piloting the unpredictable waters of dating can mean much more anxiety than normal. Here, five adults with bipolar disorder talk … Continue reading →

When you have created an agenda for yourself, are you easily frustrated by people who evidently have no deadlines to meet and are enjoying a perpetual shortage of things needing to be done and, worse, who manage to inadvertently hinder … Continue reading →

Everyone feels anxious from time to time. Stressful situations such as meeting tight deadlines or important social obligations often make us nervous or fearful. Experiencing mild anxiety may help a person become more alert and focused on facing challenging or … Continue reading →

Most people with anxiety disorders can experience great improvements with professional care. There are a number of treatment approaches for anxiety disorders. The type of treatment you receive will depend on your symptoms and type of anxiety disorder. Not every … Continue reading →

Experiencing mood shifts based on seasonal sunlight? Exercise, stress reduction, and vitamin D may help. Signs of seasonal bipolar disorder include feeling hopeless, tense, or stressed. Key Takeaways Your bipolar disorder can have a seasonal pattern to it, with depressive … Continue reading →

When combined with prescribed medication, these alternative approaches may help you better manage the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Key Takeaways Talk to your doctor about any complementary or integrative health therapy you want to try to make sure you’re doing … Continue reading →

Lower rates of self-harm, accidental injury seen. People taking one of the alternative mood stabilizers were 40 percent more likely to harm themselves compared to patients on lithium. Don’t Miss This The Right Way to Talk About Bipolar Why Many … Continue reading →

In 1990, Congress designated the first full week of every October to be National Mental HealthAwareness Week. This year that week is October 7-13, 2007 and October 11th is both National Depression Screening Day, sponsored by Screening for Mental Health, … Continue reading →

Mood stabilizers are medications that can treat the extreme highs of bipolar disorder. Find out about the risks and benefits of these drugs. Key Takeaways Mood stabilizers are used along with antidepressants to balance out the extreme highs of bipolar … Continue reading →