Not sure why but have had several people ask me about this. I am not a mental health expert but have worked in the field in the past and also have many of these symptoms I have worked hard to deal with and with much success. So in brief this is my take on it but urge you to seek help and knowledge before things get out of hand. Trying to understand mental illness and Bipolar Disorder We all have our ups and downs, but with bipolar disorder, these peaks and valleys are much more severe. It can hurt your job, school, damage relationships, and disrupt your daily life. The causes of bipolar disorder are not completely understood, but often appears to be hereditary. Symptoms can be subtle and confusing; many people with bipolar disorder are overlooked or misdiagnosed. THERE ARE MANY MYTHS ABOUT BIPOLAR DISORDER 1) You can not get better or lead a normal life NOT TRUE, many have successful careers, happy family lives, and successful relationships. 2) People with bipolar disorder swing back and forth between mania and depression. Complicated Answer, some alternate between extreme episodes of mania and depression, but most are depressed more than manic. Symptoms can be so mild though that they can go long stretches without any symptoms. 3)Bipolar only affects mood NOT TRUE, it can affect energy levels, judgment, memory, concentration, appetite, sleep, and self-esteem. It has also been linked to anxiety, substance abuse, health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, migraines, and high blood pressure. 4) Aside from taking medication, there is nothing you can do NOT TRUE, while medication is a foundation of treatment, therapy and self help also play important roles. Symptoms can be controlled by exercising regularly, enough sleep, eating right, keeping stress to a minimum, and surrounding yourself with supportive people. There are many different faces of bipolar disorder to many to go into. But if you feel them over taking you seek help and visit Befrienders Worldwide to find a help line in your country. And if you know someone be supportive not judgmental. You can find many articles with a few Google searches help yourself and help others. Peace
Posted on: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 01:05:05 +0000
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