It is essential to know that you have the disorder, but it doesn’t have you. Don’t let it define you. When Laura Bain was 16 years old, she started experiencing intense periods of sadness. The fact that there were no external factors that cause the lows she was experiencing was bizarre to her. In the […]
Make sure that they understand mood swings come and go, and it’s not their fault. Children running around with so much enthusiasm and full of energy is every parent’s joy. We all expect our children to be in a good mood, show good behaviour and be attentive, whether its school or at home. Sudden changes […]
Take your life back. Bipolar is a mental illness that affects your mood, attention, and energy level. After getting the diagnosis, you may be scared and wonder how to live your life. The uncertainty can be nerve-wracking. The good thing is that the life-long illness, though uncurable, can be maintained using medication. Mental illnesses are […]
Both environmental and genetic factors can trigger Bipolar Disorder. Often, if given a chance, we would choose to be happy always. But then getting back to reality, continuous happiness is rare. Experiencing the sad, low moments is what makes you appreciate the good times. It’s normal for you to experience highs and lows in life. […]
Good old Thyroid Hormone. Mental illness tends to be life long, and being diagnosed with one of them may feel like your life is over. Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes sudden drastic changes in moods, behaviour and energy level. The disorder is life long, and its diagnosis may feel like a sentence […]
There is a strong association between bipolar disorder and creativity, and much more to be understood. You might have an idea of what makes a person creative, or you might be a creative person yourself. Creative people stand out from the masses in being high in trait openness, with high receptivity towards ideas and experiences […]
The bio-psycho-social-spiritual model is a comprehensive approach to alleviate the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Although the concept of bipolar disorder originated in the 19th century, the first effective treatments for the illness did not appear until the latter half of the 20th century. Biological: Medication for Bipolar Disorder Today the choice of medication in bipolar […]
Many common conceptions of bipolar disorder are misleading, stigmatising, or just inaccurate. Here are three common misconceptions about bipolar disorder: 1. Bipolar Disorder is rare It is estimated that 1 in 50 Australians develops this illness, with more prevalence among males than females. Most of those diagnosed are in their 20s, around the same time […]
Caring for someone with any illness can be taxing and difficult, but this is especially true in psychiatric mood disorders that have no easy and effective cures. A recent study published in the International Journal of Mental Health Nursing surveyed 72 caregivers and showed that nearly half of the caregivers had high levels of psychological […]
An age-old question remains in understanding the root cause of bipolar disorder: To what extent does genetics or life experience play a role in the development of bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is a mental illness where patients experience recurrent episodes of mania or hypomania and depression. Approximately 2% of Australians will experience bipolar disorder in […]