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- Overcoming Bipolar Disorder: Anger - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsEveryone experiences feelings of anger or irritability, but people with bipolar disorder are especially prone to these feelings and the adverse effects of anger. In fact, sudden feelings of anger or irritability are key symptoms of mania. Inappropriate anger attacks occur in up to 60 percent of ...
Views: 30304(10 votes) - Bi-polar or Highly Sensitive Person? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Susan DykesHaving been diagnosed with Bi-polar disorder in 1994, I am familiar with the criteria set forth in the DSM-IV manual for this mental disorder. I cannot deny that I have had periods of manic episodes or depression, outbursts of anger or grief and/or outrage and disgust with those whom I love the ...
Views: 16779(2 votes) - The Moon Cycles and Bipolar Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2010 from Michelle C. LaneOver the last few years I began to notice a pattern in my daughter's manic episodes as well as her changes in moods from high to low. I started doing research on Bipolar Disorder and how they relate to the changes in the cycles of the moon. My lifelong friend, Crystal, whos son also suffers from ...
Views: 16771(4 votes) - STOP Crossing My Line - Setting Boundaries With Your Bipolar Loved One - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Kathleen Hennessey BuchananFirst let me say that boundaries don't only apply if you have a loved one with bipolar disorder! Boundaries apply in all relationships because you will only be treated as well as you expect, or as badly as you allow, yourself to be treated. When you set boundaries you are communicating that you ...
Views: 13097(4 votes) - 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: 12918(1 vote) - Recognizing the Symptoms of Bipolar and Psychotic Disorder - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2016 from Tali ShenfieldJust like physical illness, mental illness has many different symptoms. Proper diagnosis requires a qualified professional who will analyze all aspects of the symptoms to determine the most suitable course of treatment. Mental illness requires a thorough investigative process for proper ...
Views: 12322(1 vote) - Do Not Engage: Dealing with Your Bipolar Partners' Angry Outbursts - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Kathleen Hennessey Buchanan"I will not engage; I will not engage; I will not engage. No matter what mean, cruel or hurtful things he says, does or accuses me of, I will not engage." I can't tell you how many times that verse has gone through my head, since my husband was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder II, superimposed ...
Views: 11595(1 vote) - 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: 10816(2 votes) - Do Not Engage - Dealing With Your Bipolar Partners' Angry Outbursts - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Kathleen Hennessey Buchanan"I will not engage; I will not engage; I will not engage. No matter what mean, cruel or hurtful things he says, does or accuses me of, I will not engage." I can't tell you how many times that verse has gone through my head, since my husband was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder II, ...
Views: 9498(2 votes) - Overcoming Bipolar Disorder: Identifying Mania Triggers - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsResearch indicates that a variety of factors can be associated with the onset of manic symptoms (Johnson 2005; Goodwin and Jamison 2007; Bauer 2008a). It is important to recognize such potential triggers because avoiding or reducing exposure to them can reduce the likelihood that manic symptoms ...
Views: 9220 - Bipolar Disorder Sometimes Without Mania - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetSome patients hear “bipolar disorder” and immediately protest: “Oh, no Doc, I know what bipolar disorder is. That’s mania, right? I’ve never had that.” However, bipolar disorder can be complex and subtle. Some forms are predominantly depression with only ...
Views: 8889(9 votes) - 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: 8362(1 vote) - Sane After Bipolar Disorder - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Marilyn RedmondIn the past, the medical community and most people were under the impression that Bipolar Disorder would be a life long ailment. Often Bipolar Disorder is destructive to relationships, careers, can wreak havoc on family life, and is a potentially fatal disease. According to Edgar Cayce, the ...
Views: 7356 - 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: 6776(1 vote) - How To Identify Severe Dissociative Disorders After Trauma - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Margaret (Maggie) KerriganTom was stunned. The last he remembered he was at home enjoying a cold Sunday winter morning with his family. And now… well, he found himself at a biker’s bar. Instead of his fashionable trousers and shirt, he was wearing leather chaps and jacket. To his shock, he was holding a ...
Views: 6754(1 vote) - How Bipolar Disorder is Affecting Veterans with PTSD - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2014 from Abigail FazelatBipolar disorder, previously known as “manic depressive disorder”, affects approximately one out of every hundred people, making it a “relatively common” mental illness according to the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs. However, the public does not usually associate veterans with bipolar ...
Views: 6691 - Understanding Bipolar Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2010 from Michelle C. LaneA Little Insight Goes A Long Way Understanding Bipolar Disorder, symptoms and treatments is the key to the management of the disorder. The myriad of emotions that a person suffering from bipolar experiences in twenty-four hour period is astonishing, to say the least. Imagine one minute that ...
Views: 6585(3 votes) - 'Happily Ever After" - 10 Essential Elements to a Loving Bipolar Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Kathleen Hennessey BuchananValentine's Day! Sweetest Day! For the seemingly happy couples these are the days of declaring their everlasting love by giving cards, gifts, sending flowers, enjoying a romantic dinner or just spending loving time at home alone. For those of us living with/married to a loved one with bipolar ...
Views: 6419(2 votes) - *** Essential Prerequisites for Healing Bipolar Disorder - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from MJ SawyerIf you are desperate to be free of the tormenting cycles of mania and depression and you would like to know where to start, I suggest you begin your bipolar healing process by staying open to exploring: • Why your bipolar disorder is a soul choice. I believe that we have Divine Wisdom ...
Views: 5811 - 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: 5565(2 votes) - 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: 4945(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: 4939(1 vote) - Bipolar Disorder: 5 Ideas to Heal Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Scott Wolfenden1. Walk for Exercise and as a Healthy Lifestyle Walking can be one of the best natural remedies for depression and bipolar disorder. It helps to naturally adjust the brain's chemistry. Walking has proven to be better than medicine (says Duke University) for mild to moderate depression, and ...
Views: 4903 - Bipolar 101 What to do after diagnosis - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Marcy RubinYou hear it all the time, a person is given a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, the doctor writes a prescription, tells them to book a follow up appointment and that person leaves the doctors office with a lot of unanswered questions. Often their first reaction is denial, confusion, frustration and ...
Views: 4804(3 votes) - 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: 4461(1 vote) - Depression: The Depths of Hell - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia 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: 4357(2 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: 4163(3 votes) - How to help your loved one through a psychotic crisis - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Lindsey CreeHelping your loved one through a psychotic episode 5 Step Plan 1. Gather information 2. Recognise the signs 3. Trust your instincts 4. Who to contact 5. Look after yourself Seeing a friend or loved going through a psychotic episode is a heartbreaking process. Not knowing what ...
Views: 3934(3 votes) - How does Bipolar Disorder effect Teen Students? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from dan dekkerBipolar disorder is a psychiatric condition that manifests by uncontrollable and unpredictable changes in a persons mood. Individuals that are affected by a bipolar disorder usually feel many different emotions at the same time or suffer severe mood changes. Bipolar students suffer the same ...
Views: 3845(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: 3782(2 votes) - 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: 3575(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: 3549(3 votes) - BACK TO SCHOOL WITH DEPRESSION ~ Successful Mental Health Tips for College Students - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Agnes LevineIt's been an exciting start for students returning to school and especially for those entering college for the first time! By now, everybody is in his or her dorm and happy with his or her class schedule. Hopefully, meal plans and textbooks are coming together smoothly, too. Prayerfully, you ...
Views: 3503(2 votes) - 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: 3479(1 vote) - 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: 3272(3 votes) - Overcoming Bipolar Disorder: Identifying Depression Triggers - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsResearch indicates that a variety of factors can be associated with the onset of depressive symptoms for people with bipolar disorder. It is important to recognize such potential triggers, because avoiding or reducing exposure to them can reduce the likelihood that depressive symptoms will ...
Views: 3252 - 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: 3238(1 vote) - Effects of Schizophrenia in Our Home - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Gregory CoveyAlthough I am not a doctor or psychiatrist I can attest from personal experience as a father that the effects of schizophrenia within a home are devastating. You see my Son has been diagnosed with schizophrenia bipolar disorder! Now I wished I could tell you that it was as simple as ...
Views: 3207 - Bipolar Symptoms And Behaviour - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Sue LauderAre you suffering from what feels like depression or mood swings and concerned that you may be exhibiting bipolar symptoms? Everyone experiences mood swings at different times, but for most people these come as a response to external events and can be put aside when needed. For example a ...
Views: 3072 - UNDERSTANDING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Agnes LevineWhat exactly is a "quality" of life? Well, according to Wikipedia, quality of life is the degree of well-being felt by an individual or group of people. Unlike standard of living, quality of life is not a tangible thing, and so cannot be measured directly. It consists of two components: physical ...
Views: 3038(3 votes) - 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: 2997(1 vote) - "Mood Stabilizers" and Bipolar Disorder - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Mood Stabilizers" are medications which are commonly prescribed for Bipolar Disorder. They are a special class of drugs and are very serious medications with very serious health risks. Yet many times they are given to patients for "mood swings" or for "sleep". What are some of these ...
Views: 2945(1 vote) - Bipolar Disorder, Manic Depression: Understanding the Disease - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from James HendrixWhat is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar is a disease state where the client moves back and forth from depression to mania. Depression is characterized by loss of interest in things that they used to find pleasure in, loss or gain of appetite, typically not wanting to get out of bed for prolonged ...
Views: 2932(6 votes) - Mindfullness and Mental Illness - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2011 from Debra MeehlMindfulness and Mental Illness ~Debra Meehl,DD,MSW and Lucinda Venn Johnstone,MS,LPC In 2003 when my (Debra’s) husband Mark was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I was determined to find a therapy that worked. I knew that if I could find something that we could use together, ...
Views: 2919(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: 2884(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: 2846(2 votes) - 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: 2830(1 vote) - 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: 2828(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: 2826(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 ...
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