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A tidal wave of intense emotions can threaten to drown people. But there are ways to deal with them and stay afloat. Give yourself permission to feel what you feel. (Usually) well-meaning people might tell you to cheer up, smile, don’t worry, calm down, etc. You might try to talk ...
Mania is condition that produces extremes – mood, energy, activity, and behavior. Your highly elevated mood and activity are noticeable to other people and a switch from your usual demeanor. If your doctor has diagnosed bipolar disorder, you may know what mania feels like. To be diagnosed, ...
Kim Mills: Up to 4% of people in the US live with bipolar disorder, what used to be called manic depression, but as common as this mood disorder is, it is also often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Indeed, many people with bipolar disorder wait years between experiencing their first symptom...
A psychotherapist or therapist is a trained professional who assists people with various mental health conditions such as stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia, addiction, bipolar disorder, negative behavior patterns, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other debilitating feelings. Psychotherapy is also call...
About 2.6 % of the U.S. adult populationis affected by bipolar disorder, according to National Institute of Mental Health. The condition can be very challenging to deal with and carries a heavy stigma in today’s society. For bipolar men hoping to be successful in the world of business, ...
For many people withbipolar disorder, increased irritability can precede a mood shift to hypomania, mania, or depression. Learning countermeasures is important not only for the sake of overall stability, but also for better harmony in relationships, theworkplace, and other aspects of everyday life...
you don’t expect them to behave nicely on one day, and rudely on the next. You expect some kind of consistency, because after all, you have committed to each other. So what is it that compels people to behave in this bipolar manner with the people they apparently like enough to date...
Suggest alternative courses of action for the person if she is going through a period of "mania." When manic bipolar people tend to make rash decisions, like breaking up with a boyfriend or quitting a job. Suggest a more reasonable alternative solution when she tells you of these plans, suc...
Knowing how to deal with depression can help you live a fuller, more productive life. It is also important to understand thedifferent types of depressionso you can learn how to manage your condition. Whether you are dealing with major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disor...