Bipolar
Bipolar Disorder in Men
By: 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 […]
Could Your Depression Be Bipolar Disorder?
If you are struggling with low mood, you may be wondering, is this depression? But there’s another question it’s important to consider: could it be bipolar disorder?
The Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Autism
When 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. […]
Bipolar Disorder Symptoms May Follow Seasonal Trajectory
A 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 […]
How Women Experience Bipolar Disorder Differently Than Men
Both 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 […]
Brain Shrinkage Seen in Women With Late-Stage Bipolar Disorder
Recent 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 […]
Postpartum Depression Could Transition to Bipolar Disorder
Mental disorders like depression, anxiety and eating disorders have a tendency to surface during periods of significant hormonal changes, such as adolescence, menopause or pregnancy. The period following childbirth could be a time of […]
Having Children When You Have Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder leading to extreme mood changes that make carrying out everyday activities difficult. The disorder is marked by times of great euphoria and energy, followed by periods of intense […]
How to Be a Highly Functioning Employee with Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder’s radical shifts in mood take a toll on relationships and the workplace. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance surveyed people with bipolar about their work experiences, revealing that 90 percent of people […]
How Parents with Bipolar Disorder Cope
It’s said that once you learn a new word, you’ll see and hear it more often. We tend to be attuned to things about which we are aware. The same is true for adults […]
The Difficulties of Bipolar Mothers
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder affecting literally millions of Americans. Some of those struggling to overcome intense mood swings are brand new mothers. A study of women with various kinds of mental health […]
Insomnia and Bipolar Disorder: What You Can Do
Just about everyone at some point has had the experience of being unable to turn off their mind and fall asleep at night. But for the person with bipolar disorder, racing thoughts are a […]
Family History of Bipolar Disorder May Make the Illness More Severe
Parents can pass along physical characteristics and even mannerisms to their offspring. Unfortunately, they can also pass along genes for illnesses like diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Researchers recently investigated how family history impacts […]
Supportive Partners Make a Big Difference with Bipolar Disorder Sufferers
Being a supportive partner is important for all relationships, but especially when one partner is living with bipolar disorder (BPD). Studies show that the presence of a supportive spouse or partner is just as […]
Study Findings Question Treating Bipolar Disorder with Antidepressants
Whether it’s the unpleasant side effects, the weeks it takes to see results before switching or a complete lack of results, treating a patient with antidepressants can be challenging. Previous research has provided mixed […]
