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Understanding Bipolar Disorder – Symptoms

What Are the Symptoms?
The primary symptoms of bipolar disorder are dramatic and unpredictable mood swings. The illness has two (BI) strongly contrasting phases (polar).
1) bipolar mania or hypo-mania

euphoria or irritability

*excessive talk; racing thoughts

inflated self-esteem

unusual energy; less need for sleep

impulsiveness, a reckless pursuit of gratification (shopping sprees, impetuous travel, more and [...]

8 Myths About Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is on the rise, yet myths persist. Experts separate the facts from the fiction.
Because of increased awareness and diagnosis, more people than ever before have a basic understanding of bipolar disorder, the condition formally known as manic depression.
Yet myths persist about this mental disorder that causes mood shifts from depression to mania and [...]

Mood Swings and Bipolar Disorder

The mood swings of bipolar disorder can be profoundly destructive. Depression can make you isolate yourself from your friends and loved ones. You may find it impossible to get out of bed, let alone keep your job. During manic periods, you be may be reckless and volatile.
Picking up the pieces after mood swings can be [...]

Bipolar Disorder Supplements

With the rise in healthcare costs, you may wonder about using alternative medicine and dietary supplements for the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mood disorders. Alternative medicine views the body and mind as an integrated system, which means they influence each other. With alternative medicine, your commitment to living a balanced life plays a [...]