Bipolar Rage: Why Anger Is a Common Reaction
Bipolar Rage: Why Anger Is a Common Reaction We have all felt anger before, and when looking back on it, there was a reason. In those with bipolar disorder, this is not always the case – bipolar rage can come out of nowhere and for no specific reason. Why does this...
Causes of Bipolar Disorder: Piecing Together the Links
Causes of Bipolar Disorder: Piecing Together the Links Receiving a mental health diagnosis is scary, especially when you don’t know anyone in your family who has one. When your doctor told you she suspects you have bipolar disorder, it hit you pretty hard. You wonder...
Bipolar Triggers: What Sets the Condition Off?
Bipolar Triggers: What Sets the Condition Off? “Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It’s a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life.” – Carrie Fisher Finding out you have bipolar disorder can seem daunting. Is your mood...
Bipolar I vs Bipolar II: Analyzing the Key Differences
Bipolar I vs Bipolar II: Analyzing the Key Differences Most of us know common mental health conditions, like depression and anxiety. Many have even heard of bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and others. However, those same people probably aren’t...
Bipolar Relapse: Is It Inevitable?
Bipolar Relapse: Is It Inevitable? You have felt great over the last few months – your mental health has stayed in check without any episodes of mania or depression. It took a while for your therapist and psychiatrist to come up with the right treatment combination...
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