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As a counseling psychologist, I enjoy a variety of clients each day with a variety of needs. I see couples who are on the edge of divorce yet still want to save their marriage and I see young children who are struggling after the loss of a parent or sibling. Some of my most interesting clients are those that deal with bipolar. I was never trained to specifically deal with bipolar, so I had to dive in with my first bipolar client and learn as I went.
Manic depression, which is commonly know as bipolar affective disorder, or as bipolar disorder is a combination of several mood disorders. Depending upon the type of bipolar disorder a person is suffering with, he experience mood swings from high episodes of mania to low episodes of depression.
Bipolar disorder is a treatable brain disorder marked by extreme shifts in a person's mood and disposition. Periods of intense mania are followed by bouts of severe depression, often with periods of normalcy in between. While on either end of the spectrum, sufferers of bipolar disorder often find it difficult to concentrate and maintain functionality sufficient for leading a productive life.
Bipolar disorder is a treatable brain disorder marked by extreme shifts in a person's mood and disposition. Periods of intense mania are followed by bouts of severe depression, often with periods of normalcy in between. While on either end of the spectrum, sufferers of bipolar disorder often find it difficult to concentrate and maintain functionality sufficient for leading a productive life.
It is not easy to deal with your bipolar disorder and your fears. The first step anyone should do is to talk to a professional. Getting help from a counselor or other professional is very important and can provide you with much help and insights in dealing with your current problem. In the meantime, here are some techniques a person can use to help manage their fears and bipolar disorder.
Since my early twenties, I have suffered from bipolar disorder. I am now in my mid-forties and have managed to keep it under control through the use of medications as well as the support of my friends, family and my wonderful and compassionate husband. Unfortunately, it took a long time to get to the point I am at now.
Bipolar disorder is also known as manic- depressive illness that causes mood swings, energy displacement and ability to function normally. It is a brain disease that cannot be cured; just like heart disease or diabetes, but with proper treatment and understanding of the illness one can treat it so it will be under control thus, no longer life threatening.
Up-to-date authoritative information about Bipolar (Manic-Depressive) disorder, its diagnosis and treatment.
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme mood swings. This condition is also called manic-depressive illness. It may be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.
Are you involved in a close relationship with someone whose occasional outbursts of temper at times shock and surprise you? While people can and often do become overwhelmed by negative emotions that they're unable to handle without having a major psychiatric disorder, there is also the possibility that your loved one is suffering from bipolar disorder - and that's what is causing these angry eruptions.
Article about understanding mood disorders such as depression and bipolar.
Working as a nurse in the emmergency room you meet a beautiful variety of people. Among those for whom I feel a special sympathy are those with bipolar. They can of course be quite the characters: some hear voices, some live on the streets, some have an extraordinary sense of humor, some love to sing and entertain... and much more. One thing bipolar patients have in common is that they take heavy medications, particularly antidepressants that have many side effects.
It can be tough for a parent who has depression to manage the household. Not only do you have to take care of the kids, you also have to deal with your issues. Sometimes your depression, bipolar disorder or your fears can interfere with your job as a parent. What can a parent do to get better?
Manic depressive refers to mood swings from overly “high” (manic) to overly “low” (depressed). Another name for manic-depressive illness is bipolar disorder. This refers to a person’s mood alternating between “poles” of mania (highs) and depression (lows). Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes unusual changes in the person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. Depression or mania is diagnosed if a person demonstrates a certain number of symptoms. Interestingly, a mood change is not a necessary symptom for the diagnosis of depression or mania.
A brief introduction to bipolar disorder, treatment and manic relapses.
Sometimes it is helpful to ask, "Did you take your meds?" and sometimes it is not. Learn how the recipient of this question might feel and why you should consider asking a different kind of question.
Bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive illness (MDI), is one of the most common, severe, and persistent mental illnesse
Being labeled with mental illness has long been a stigma, and stigma often produces shame. Stigma, by definition, means disapproval and disgrace, and by practice stigma sets a person apart from a group, fostering an 'us versus them' mentality. Ultimately stigma means prejudice and discrimination in society.
For many people with bipolar disorder, the approach of the holidays comes with feelings of dread. It's a time when great care must be taken to avoid triggering a mood episode. Here are seven tips that can help.
Do you know someone who is sometimes almost manic but at others seems depressed? Do their moods shift from a "high" to a "low"? If you do, then you might know someone who has what has been diagnosed as bipolar disorder.
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