Common Pitfalls in Recovery and How to Avoid ThemBipolar, Borderline Personality, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Personal Resources, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Relapse Prevention, Staying Sober, TherapiesBy Promises AustinMay 1, 2020Recovery is a life-long journey. Anyone who has embraced lifelong sobriety will tell you that there are times where the road gets particularly rocky. Though you may go through periods of your life when you feel clear-headed and ready to take on the world, sometimes events in life can trigger temptations to return to drinking…
Bipolar Disorder Not Otherwise SpecifiedBipolar, Family Resources, Mental Health, Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinJanuary 13, 2020Bipolar disorder not otherwise specified (BP-NOS) is the diagnostic category that mental health professionals use when describing bipolar symptoms that don’t fit the criteria for an official form of bipolar illness. As such, the category acts as a generalized depository for bipolar-related characteristics. Despite its catchall nature, a BP-NOS diagnosis is medically serious. In many…
Mental Illness StatisticsBipolar, Borderline Personality, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health - WomenBy Promises AustinDecember 10, 2019Mental illness statistics show that tens of millions of Americans struggle with a mental health condition each year. In 2018, 19.1% of Americans struggled with mental health problems, while another 11.4 million Americans battled a serious illness. Mental health disorders can be difficult to live with, especially if you don’t receive treatment. While mental health…
Bipolar Disorder in MenBipolarBy Promises AustinMarch 27, 2017By: Heather Rolland Bipolar disorder is a serious medical condition requiring treatment. Whether the best option for you is a men’s treatment center, an outpatient clinic, or a combination of psychotherapy, self-help groups, and medication management, treatment is key. There are two types of bipolar disorder: Bipolar I and II. In Bipolar I, manic episodes…
Managing the Highs and Lows of Bipolar Disorder and RelationshipsBipolarBy Promises AustinFebruary 7, 2017By Matthew Goldenberg, D.O. Board Certified Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry Associate Medical Director, Promises Professionals Treatment Program Do you love a person with bipolar disorder? Do you suffer from this mental health condition yourself? If so, you likely have found that navigating relationships can be a roller coaster ride. For those who suffer from bipolar…
Bipolar Diet: Foods to Eat and AvoidBipolarBy Promises AustinJanuary 31, 2017The food we eat plays a huge role in our overall health, including our mental health. Research has shown that eating certain foods can help with the treatment of signs of bipolar disorder, while some foods may frustrate your efforts to alleviate symptoms. Whether you desire to supplement traditional treatment methods or are taking a…
The Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and AutismBipolarBy Promises AustinAugust 30, 2015When it comes to mental illness, sometimes making a diagnosis has to do more with degree than anything else. For example, you and I and everyone around us have good days and not-so-good days. Sometimes we feel bright and capable and full of energy. Other days we feel like we just meet the minimum requirements.…
Bipolar Disorder Symptoms May Follow Seasonal TrajectoryBipolarBy Promises AustinJuly 22, 2015A new study suggests that bipolar episodes may manifest in somewhat predictable times of the year. Bipolar disorder is a chronic condition that is actually a disorder of the brain causing a person to experience severe changes in emotion and energy that range from one polar extreme to the other. Once called manic depression, the…
How Women Experience Bipolar Disorder Differently Than MenBipolarBy Promises AustinJune 9, 2015Both men and women suffer from bipolar disorder, and at similar rates, but women have a different experience. It is important for women living with bipolar disorder, and for the professionals treating them, to understand these differences. With a different experience, women require different diagnostic standards and treatment approaches in order to be able to…
Brain Shrinkage Seen in Women With Late-Stage Bipolar DisorderBipolarBy Promises AustinMay 12, 2015Recent findings from a team of American researchers point toward a telltale shrinkage in brain size in women who have late-stage bipolar I disorder. Current evidence indicates that the effects of various bipolar illnesses can grow substantially worse over time, and researchers note clear differences between early-stage cases of these illnesses and late-stage cases. In…
