Most likely, you’ve heard the words “manic depression” and/or “manic depressive” tossed around. The formal name of the disorder was switched to “bipolar disorder” back in 1980 but the mental illness is still often coined “manic depression” as well. Regardless of what it is termed, it is a serious problem that is growing more [...]
"I think I'm bipolar." If you've ever had this thought or said these words aloud, that leads me to believe you’re noticing some irregularities with your mood, energy, or thought processes. Perhaps you’ve been unusually happy these days or maybe people have been telling you that you’re particularly moody. Maybe you suspect that you [...]
For people living with bipolar disorder, they cycle through intense elevated periods called mania and severe low periods called depression. These extremely high-highs and low-lows become a pattern in their lives. Maybe you’ve questioned if your drastic mood shifts are actually a more serious condition like bipolar disorder. What is the Definition of Bipolar Disorder? [...]
Bipolar disorder can be an incredibly difficult condition to live with. Those who suffer from this illness may have to endure periods of drastic change in their mood and may find the constant emotional turmoil very challenging. To add to the complexity, bipolar can often cause you to experience periods of ‘high’ or ‘manic’ [...]
