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5 Tips on Working When Living With Bipolar Disorder
Working is tough for everyone, but it can be even harder if you are bipolar. Sometimes, a little advice and a few tips can change your perspective at work.
Understanding the Lows of Bipolar and Mental Illness
While bipolar is commonly associated with rapid mood swings, anger, and upbeat (often uncontrollable or delusional) manic states, there are also the downs and depression that tag along with it. What causes these states and how common are they?
9 Signs You're Experiencing Hypomania (And How It's Different Than Happiness)
Hypomania may not appear as extreme as classic mania, but it is still a symptom of bipolar disorder and can often precede a period of depression. Therefore, it is necessary to be able to identify hypomania and distinguish it from normal, healthy happiness.
3 Changes That Have Helped My Life With Bipolar Disorder
This is how I overcame the darkness of bipolar disorder by making a few minor changes to create a better environment and an overall wonderful wellbeing.
Living and Thriving With Bipolar Disorder
These are ways I've learned to cope with bipolar disorder that can help you have a better life despite your bipolar disorder and depression.
Dealing With a Bipolar Dad When You Still Live at Home
Having a bipolar dad can feel like a total rollercoaster of emotion as you fare the mania and depression of your parent. Here's how I handled living with my own bipolar dad until my mid-twenties.
Why Am I So Tired? My Experience With Bipolar and Fatigue
The love affair between bipolar and fatigue is overwhelming to the person living with this condition, as well as to everyone around him or her.
Symptoms and Treatment of Cyclothymia: The "Mild" Bipolar Disease
I was invincible! I was determined, unstoppable, and with energy to spare. Then, it all came crashing down around me. In this article, I discuss my experience with cyclothymia, including my symptoms and treatment.
How I Learned to Be Understanding About My Mother's Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is more than difficult for the person diagnosed with the disorder, but it is often not discussed that it may be even harder on their family and friends. There are ways to cope with someone who is bipolar.
Growing Up With a Bipolar Mother
A true story based on my experience living with a bipolar mother. Contains graphic content.