“The journey to recovery, above all other factors, starts with you.” More often than not, the effects of bipolar disorder can leave a person feeling dejected, abandoned, and having a feeling of despair. This mixture of emotions is what pushes people to the extremes of committing suicide. Just like any other patients, people with bipolar […]
3 Things You Need To Know About Bipolar Disorder
It is necessary for everyone to be on the lookout for the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder in men and women It is noticeable that some symptoms of this condition are similar to both men and women, while others are gender biased. Intermittent sleep, having a low and irritated mood, elevated self-esteem, talkativeness, racing […]
Bipolar In The Digital Age
There is a remedy for bipolar disorder in technology. Previous Digital Efforts in Bipolar Treatment In this new era of digital tools, quantified self-movement, and precision medicine, we’ve experienced the progress in minimising bipolar cases. Several trials have been undertaken in a bid to treat this condition. The breakthrough by a German psychiatrist, Emil Kraepelin, […]
Spot Bipolar Disorder from these 3 Important Signs
That regular depression, anxiety, and irritability is a red light for the existence of a bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes abnormal shifts in thought, mood, energy, and behaviour. The mood swings can last for hours, days, weeks, or months. It is also known as manic depression, meaning it alternates between […]
Getting Into 30 Under 30 With Bipolar
“The world thought I was shiny, but inside I knew I was black and dark.” “I live with depression,” wrote Lauren Burke in a letter to Forbes magazine in 2016. “I know I’m not alone in the entrepreneur world and am really sick of all the stigma that comes with it [and] all the people […]
The Vital Role of Nutrition in Bipolar Mood Disorder
Mediterranean diet has proven to be successful at reducing the onset and extent of depression. Whenever the subject of mental health, specifically the treatment of Bipolar Mood Disorder, is discussed, an emphasis is placed on the dual approach of medication and regular ongoing therapy. While it is undoubtedly the most effective approach to treatment that […]
Caring For Someone With Bipolar Disorder
Being overwhelmed and confused by how the illness manifests is normal. Bipolar Mood Disorder invariably takes an immense toll on those who suffer from the illness. It can lead to significant elevations in feelings of distress and anxiety, as well as feelings of worthlessness that are inevitably accompanied by thoughts about suicide. However, it is […]
What is Bipolar Mood Disorder?
The exact cause of bipolar disorder isn’t known, but a combination of genetics, environment and altered brain structure and chemistry may play a role. Formerly known as Manic Depression, Bipolar Mood Disorder is a debilitating psychiatric illness, or condition, that occurs in the brain and results in drastic fluctuations in mood. It is inevitable that […]
Myth vs Fact: People Who Have Bipolar Disorder Are Just Moody
People with Bipolar disorder experience high and low moods, however these moods are different from the everyday fluctuations we all experience. Good days and bad days are a perfectly normal part of life. Navigating the everyday challenges of life can be exhausting, and associated stress inevitably takes a toll on our emotional well-being. As such, […]