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- Bipolar Disorder and Pregnancy - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Jennifer MoyerI was recently interviewed for an upcoming production that will address bipolar disorder and pregnancy. As a result, I thought it would be an appropriate time to share my thoughts on bipolar disorder and pregnancy. The pressing question is can a woman with bipolar disorder have a successful ...
Views: 125(2 votes) - Borderline Personality Disorder: What Does It Mean? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from nancy traversWhat does it mean to have a borderline personality disorder (BPD)? Basically a person with this condition has unstable or turbulent emotions that can sometimes make them act on impulse and encounter trouble in their relationships. So what else is new? Don’t we all have a certain amount of ...
Views: 255(1 vote) - How Do Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers Help Patients Recover? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Kevin SmithWhen a person is suffering from dual diagnosis, the treatment goes far beyond detoxification. Often there are much deeper and more serious underlying issues that need to be rooted out simultaneously for a successful and complete recovery.The treatment of psychological urge to consume substance ...
Views: 232(1 vote) - Depression: The Depths of Hell - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cindy OrtizI remember the days when it took everything I had to get through the next second of my life. I was so far down into that deep dark hole that nothing, not friends, not love, not money, not even my son could pull me out. All I wanted to do was to die, but it was not because I did not want to ...
Views: 305(1 vote) - The Basics of Bipolar II Disorder - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from jeff masonBipolar II disorder is a type of mental condition that affects the moods, causing them to alternate from high to low over a period of time. The high moods are referred to as hypomania or hypomanic episodes and are quite mild. The depression periods however are more severe and last longer. ...
Views: 305(1 vote) - How BiPolar Affected My Life - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Brad NearHow BiPolar Affected My Life BiPolar Disorder was an unknown malady to me until I married a lady with BiPolar. Possibly this is the life experience that lead to development of the BiPolar Cure website. Sure, over the years I had encountered people who had mood swings. In fact, I was ...
Views: 267(1 vote) - How Bipolar Affected My Life - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Brad NearHow BiPolar Affected My Life BiPolar Disorder was an unknown malady to me until I married a lady with BiPolar. Possibly this is the life experience that lead to development of the BiPolar Cure website. Sure, over the years I had encountered people who had mood swings. In fact, I was ...
Views: 245(2 votes) - bipolar-disorder-the-mental-illness - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from wilson kingLife makes us experience many different types of emotions and feelings. Some people have a hard time transitioning from one mood to another. These people have bipolar disorder, a mental condition in which a patient experiences elevated episodes of mania followed by periods of depression. The ...
Views: 283(1 vote) - I'm Not Adam Lanza But I Have A Mental Illness - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Sarah SmithEveryone wonders, what could be his motive? Why would Adam Lanza kill so many people? Yes, he had Aspergers. But does that explain why he took a gun and killed children? And so many? What went wrong? And how could we as a society prevent future disasters such as this one.? I'm not Adam ...
Views: 284 - Mental Health, Bipolar and Insomnia - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from gerald bouthnerA person with a mental health issue like bipolar, will often have problematic sleep patterns. Bipolar when it strikes, brings with it very serious challenges. The sleep disorder insomnia, is often one of the challenges, to be faced by those with bipolar. Those who have both insomnia, and ...
Views: 408(1 vote) - Medicines Used to Treat Bipolar Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Stiven BensonBipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is often treated with mood stabilizers. They are sometimes prescribed antipsychotics and antidepressants in conjunction with such medication. Mood stabilizers People who suffer from bipolar disorder usually resort to mood ...
Views: 540(1 vote) - Crochet Helps with 3 Phases of Bipolar Disorder: Depression, Hypomania, Mania - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Kathryn VercilloBipolar disorder is a condition that is characterized most specifically by wild mood swings (although there are variations in bipolar types). Periods of intense depression are followed by periods of intense euphoria or mania. There are people who use crochet to help them deal with both the ...
Views: 666(1 vote) - Bipolar Disorder: A Personal Story of Triumph Over Suicide and Mental Illness - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Jerry PollockPersonal Statement: It is my belief that as your Official Guide on Enlightenment, I should share some of my personal background and experiences so that you can get to know me and know where I stand. I've had a life full of suffering but if you are to truly know blessings, you need to go through ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - How Does Narcissistic Personality Disorder Develop? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Amy AdamIt is generally accepted that narcissistic personality disorder tendenciesmaymanifest as a result of defunct parenting. Narcissistic tendencies can develop as a result of very low emotional intelligence operating within a family dynamic. If emotional support is non-existent and especially if ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - Multi-level healing (examples from Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder) - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Imogen CatererHow are you finding selfgrowth.com? There’s a huge wealth of information on site. I could browse it for hours. Have you come across two difference experts with two different approaches to the same thing? If you’re now confused as to where to start to achieve your goal or solve your problem, ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Living with bipolar depression - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lena ChenI have recently been diagnosed as having bipolar depression, which is a kind of depression that causes the person to fluctuate between being on a high, and being very exuberant and creative, as well as being depressed and lethargic. To me, "bipolar depression" is just a psychological term ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - Mastering Inner Confidence Through Breathing and Self-awarness and realisation - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Jason Pegler"10. Mastering inner confidence through breathing Originating in Hawaii, ha breathing is an excellent tool for increasing your inner confidence. With a little practice each day it will help you develop greater self-confidence by building up air energy that can be redirected round the body. Sit ...
Views: 948(2 votes) - 16 Techniques To Cure Your Bipolar Disorder - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Jason Peglerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quXKBuMQDsk "13. Focus Stay focused. Focus on the most important task in front of you at any given time. Complete tasks as much as you can before moving on to the next task. Most people complete 95% of a task then move on to the next task. It is better to ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - Self-awareness, Realization and Shifting paradigms - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Jason Pegler"11. Self-awareness and realisation Learn to know your mind and know your body and soul. Be aware when you are self-manifesting your bipolar and negative thoughts. Make a conscious decision to be positive. If you feel yourself slipping into a negative mindset, then stand up straight and tall ...
Views: 904(1 vote) - Goal setting - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Jason Pegler"Writing down specific goals is an essential part of getting better. You have to write your goals down every day in a certain, very specific, way. Feel free to change your goals at any time if you want. They are flexible. The more goals you write each day the more you will accomplish. Write ...
Views: 1076(1 vote) - Writing as catharsis - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Jason Pegler"Writing can be a cathartic process. Writing one’s autobiography is a deeply personal process. When I wrote A Can of Madness I poured my heart out on the page. It was extremely intense but, overall, an extremely rewarding experience. Writing saved my life and enabled me to put my manic ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - Reaching out to other people - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Jason Pegler"Share everything positive that you learn or do in your life and celebrate the successes of others. The more you can reach out to others and connect with them the more you are pushing your bipolar aside and bringing out the real you. If you feel nervous about connecting with others, say “I like ...
Views: 820(1 vote) - Let go of limiting beliefs - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jason Pegler"Choose to let go of limiting beliefs as soon as they appear and immediately replace them with the greatest things you can imagine. Start by writing down your most important values – the things that matter most to you in life – in no particular order. Then go back and put them in order of ...
Views: 944(1 vote) - Coping Strategies for Depression - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceCoping strategies for depression.. Even the most positive and pro active person can find it is very difficult to climb past the problems and feelings that come with suffering from depression. There are all sorts of things to think of. Not just how you feel, but how others see you and how it ...
Views: 1020(1 vote) - How To Support a Person with Bipolar Disorder - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Jacqueline MarshallIt is not easy to have bipolar disorder, nor is it easy to be a caregiver, family member, or friend of someone who is. “Bipolar relationships” are difficult because the symptoms are so changeable. Your friend or loved one can be flying high today with mania only to dive into the pit of despair ...
Views: 924(2 votes) - Download the flash videos (FLV) in different websites - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from jackk adomsNow the entire websites are available to do this type of work and to FLV to mp4 Mac. The different programmers and the plugging with the browsers are available now to download these different types of the flash videos. The different options are available for the users of the flash videos to ...
Views: 1037 - Perception of the Mentally Ill - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Robyn WheelerI was diagnosed with a mental illness last year. A mild mood disorder called dysthymia. I wondered how will people see me now that I’ve gone public with dysthymia? Will they think I’m crazy? That I need to be institutionalized? Or maybe that I’m a criminal? None of the above is true, so how is ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - Bipolar Disorder Symptoms - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Thomas M TurnerBipolar disorder is a medical condition in which a patient experiences extreme mood swings. He can go from happy to irritable to depressed or irritable and depressed without a plausible reason. There are four types of bipolar disorder: i) Bipolar disorder Type I is a condition in which the ...
Views: 727(1 vote) - Bipolar Disorder and Diabetes - What is The Relationship? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Gaurav ThakurDiabetes and bipolar disorder is a common pathological conditions. This means that they are often accompanied with a lot of people, both bipolar disorder and diabetes. Research shows that it is more than an unfortunate coincidence. Some bstudies have shown, people with bipolar disorder are ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Bipolar Disorder Broken - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from David HanscomDebbie is a 45 year old woman who I have been working with for about four years. She was diagnosed with a severe bipolar disorder at age twelve. About 10 years ago she had a lifting injury at work and developed chronic low back pain. Over a series of eight years she underwent multiple low back ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - Bipolar II Disorder and Teenagers: Part Four -- Positive Coping Skills - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Patrice WoltersIn the final part of this series, we continue with Wendy's story and discuss the positive coping skills that can help people with bipolar II lead successful lives. We have come a long way in terms of treatment for bipolar conditions, and many people benefit from a combination of therapy and ...
Views: 1210(2 votes) - Bipolar II Disorder and Teenagers: Part Three -- Diagnosis - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Patrice WoltersIn the third article of a four-part series, we'll continue to follow Wendy's story and discuss the difficulty of diagnosing bipolar II disorder. Dr. Smith had been treating Wendy for depression since she was 14, but it wasn't until she was 17 and displaying hypomania symptoms that he ...
Views: 1072(3 votes) - Bipolar II Disorder and Teenagers: Part Two -- Wendy's Story - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Patrice WoltersIn the second article of a four-part series, you'll see the progression of bipolar II through the story of Wendy, a teenager who grappled with the disorder. We'll also discuss the major symptoms of bipolar II -- depression and hypomania. Wendy was a charismatic, high-school junior with sandy ...
Views: 1129(2 votes) - Bipolar II Disorder and Teenagers: Part One -- The Many Faces of Bipolar - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Patrice WoltersIn the first article of a four-part series, we will discuss the different types of bipolar disorder. What Is Bipolar Disorder? In general, bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy and activity levels. Bipolar disorder is multidimensional in nature ...
Views: 1009(3 votes) - Bipolar Disorder Mood Swings - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Christen RizzoBecause opposed to typical pros and cons that every person experiences sometimes, the signals of bpd are much more serious. The side effects may be tragical: broken romances, poor results at school or even job, or maybe lead to committing suicide. Nevertheless it is a lifelong battle the good ...
Views: 902(2 votes) - First Do No Harm - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Glenda HandAre you an expert, or someone who considers his/herself to be extremely knowledgeable on a specific subject? Did you cure your physical or mental illness unconventionally? Do you have a product for sale that you say will change my life? Then please remember these four words: First Do No ...
Views: 998(5 votes) - How To Deal With a Bipolar Person In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Michael LeeLearning how to deal with a bipolar person is ten times more challenging than dealing with everyday normal people. The reason behind this is because a bipolar person doesn't always have control over his actions and decisions. One moment things are smooth as silk, and the next everything's ...
Views: 3029(1 vote) - Bipolar Family Support - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Lesley BerkFamily members respond differently to bipolar in the family. For some there may be a sense of relief that the extreme mood and behavior has a name and can be treated. Others may find it difficult to accept the diagnosis and attribute the person’s behavior to their personality, stress or some ...
Views: 978(2 votes) - Help for Mood Swings - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tara SpringettThe following case-study about healing mood swings demonstrates what can be achieved by practicing the simple self-help practice higher-consciousness healing as described in Tara’s book The Five-Minute Miracle. Tilly (54 years) had been a counselor for decades when she came to see me ...
Views: 872(1 vote) - Warning Signs of Bipolar - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Lesley BerkSome family members or close friends may be able to help the person they care for recognize warning signs of bipolar and take action to prevent full bipolar relapse. Not all people with bipolar disorder get these warning signs, but for those who do, involving a family member or close friend ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - Coping with the Bipolar Depression of a Friend or Family Member - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Lesley BerkBipolar depression can engulf the person you know in a dark cloud so they are hardly recognizable. It can be severe or mild and last for a considerable time. The person may: • Find nothing interesting or enjoyable • Be emotionally flat, empty, sad or tearful • Feel worthless, excessively ...
Views: 767(1 vote) - Bipolar Information for Family and Friends of Bipolar Sufferers - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Lesley BerkBipolar disorder (previously called manic depression) affects not only the life of the bipolar sufferer, but also the life of their close family and friends. These bipolar carers or caregivers can be a vital source of support to sufferers. However, bipolar carers may be faced with the person’s ...
Views: 912(1 vote) - Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder – Eliminating Mood Swings - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Christina SponiasBipolar disorder or manic depression is characterized by an alternation of mood and reactions in individuals who are gradually losing their conscience. They have feelings of grandiosity. They are possessed by an exaggerated energy that leads them to intense activity. After a certain period of ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - Manic Depression or Bipolar Disorder – Safe Treatment through Dream Translation - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Christina SponiasManic depression or bipolar disorder is a mental disorder characterized by the abrupt change of mood. On one hand, it generates exaggerated feelings and reactions (euphoria). Bipolar individuals feel so positive they believe they can do even what is beyond human capacity. On the other hand, it ...
Views: 946(1 vote) - The Pros And Cons Of Black And White Thinkinig - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Ken FieldsBlack and white thinking is sometimes referred to as absolutist or dichotomous thinking. In this kind of thinking, something is all right, or all wrong, all good, or all bad. If you are not a total success, then you are a complete failure. There is no middle ground, regardless of situation or ...
Views: 1599(1 vote) - Discover Bipolar Disorder using Bipolar Disorder Uncovered app - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Marina JanakievskaIt could appear that all the time every thing is wonderful in the world of the famous persons but realities indicate that they are as well normal individuals that as well front with unwellness, physical and mental. Bipolar disorder is one of the unwellnesses that have been genuinely topical in ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Childhood Bipolar Disorder: Is It a Psychiatric Fraud? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearIn 2009, Dr. Joseph Biederman, a leading Harvard child psychiatrist, told drug maker Johnson & Johnson that predetermined studies of its medicines for children would generate profitable results for the company. Dr. Biederman laid out the plans for testing Johnson & Johnson’s drugs in a slideshow ...
Views: 1653(1 vote) - The Top 7 Dangerous Psychiatric Drugs - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearDangerous Psychiatric Drugs Your Doctor Recommends Since the first SSRI antidepressant was released in 1988, over 200 lawsuits have been brought against the major SSRI makers, including AstraZeneca, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and Eli Lilly. For the most part the lawsuits have been in response ...
Views: 1753 - Life As A Bipolar Mother And Wife - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Sylvia MeierBeing a parent is a hard job. Being a parent to 5 children is an even harder job. Being a parent to 5 children while coping with being bipolar can some days seem impossible. Downright impossible. I won't lie. There are some days I would rather smash that alarm clock and crawl back inside ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - Could I Really Be Bipolar? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Sylvia MeierEver feel like you're on top of the world and nothing in it or about it can bring you down? Have insane amounts of energy like you've just downed a case of energy drinks chased with coffee? Has this feeling lasted for what seems forever? Is it disrupting your sleep? (Sleep? What's sleep? I ...
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