bipolar
Bipolar disorder; understanding the highs, the lows and the in between.
10 Myths About Bipolar Disorder You Probably Believe
Bipolar disorder affects as many as three percent of adults in the United States, yet it's still a highly misunderstood illness, both by those who suffer from it and those who do not. That's why it's important to understand the facts about this illness.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Psyche
My Manic Personality and Depression
I have been diagnosed as bipolar. My father was a paranoid schizophrenic and also bipolar, but so far I have had no schizo problems. I have had bipolar problems however, and when I was drinking, that was the worst time in the world for my disorder. The bipolar depression is also overwhelming, as you can read in the following stories of my bipolar existence.
By Denise Willis7 years ago in Psyche
My Love/Hate Relationship with Mania
Welcome to my life. I live my life vicariously through my ritualistic manic episodes. These manic episodes usually start out with a vicious cycle of absolutely dreadful depression, that progresses to paranoid delusional episodes (though sometimes not full blown), and then the fun begins. After these signs, there's the infamous dissociation and elation.
By Amanda Caton7 years ago in Psyche
What Is Mania?
Mania is an obvious bipolar 1 and 2 symptom although bipolar 2s are more the depressed sorts. Caffeine triggers mania for me, so I have to be careful with how much I have. Mania is brought on by mood swings towards a high mood swing. Hypomania means you have a less severe form of mania. Source. Hypomania means that you feel manic but not out of control manic. You can also be depressed and hypomanic at the same time, a state that is referred to as mixed. Mania makes you feel wired, high like you have lots of fraudulent energy, which then crashes into depression.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in Psyche
Growing up with Bipolar
Growing up I didn't know what was wrong with me. I didn't know there was anything wrong with me, I was just...me. My name is Katie Lile, born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. When I was five I was diagnosed with bipolar, when I was seven I was diagnosed with bipolar II. Not only did I grow up with Bipolar but I grew up with a mother who also has bipolar.
By Kathryn Lile7 years ago in Psyche
Bipolar Type 2
Living with Bipolar Type 2: The Basics I have been diagnosed with bipolar type 2 since 2002. I had the first signs at the age of six, so I suffered for 30 years without knowing what was going on with me. Since my diagnosis, it has been a daily struggle to deal with the illness. I am now on the right medicines and getting the right help so I can make it day to day.
By Scott Head7 years ago in Psyche
My Own Personal Hell
I was 20 when it first happened. I had just started my second year of being at a four-year university, living with a few roommates that I had lived with the previous year. I was studying political science and it was mostly going well, minus my first quarter when I had stretched myself too thin after working long hours on a congressional campaign. Midterms were coming up, and I took a weekend and went with some old friends up to Los Angeles to be in the audience of the American Music Awards. That was when something strange began.
By Thomas May7 years ago in Psyche
I Have Bipolar Disorder, This Is Why I'm Unashamed
Mental health has long been a factor in many peoples lives, but it has long been ignored. It isn't uncommon to hear someone say their diagnosis now a days. You can hear people from all around the world say what they have, for pretty much everyone now, mental health is no longer a hidden secret.
By Sierra Lynn7 years ago in Psyche
Lessons from a Bipolar Angel
Bipolar disorder, aka “Manic Depression”. In courtroom dramas, they're words often brought into play to describe a defendant's criminal behavior; in real life, I've heard them used as a crude verbal swipe at those with whom someone just doesn't get along.
By Chuck Hinson7 years ago in Psyche
Bipolar Disorder vs Depression
Both bipolar disorder and depression are serious mental illnesses that can be crushing and even life-changing. Since many people with bipolar disorder were first diagnosed with depression before they received their correct diagnoses as well as the fact that bipolar disorder was once called bipolar depressive disorder; one can be left to wonder which one is worse.
By Sahra Penumbra8 years ago in Psyche
