by Bipolarlife | Feb 4, 2020 | Bipolar articles
There are still attitudes within most societies that view symptoms of psychopathology as threatening and uncomfortable, and these attitudes frequently foster stigma and discrimination towards people with mental health problems. Such reactions are common when people...
by Bipolarlife | Feb 4, 2020 | Bipolar articles
Course of Illness The typical course of the initial psychotic episode can be conceptualised as occurring in three phases. Once an episode has happened, when the course of the illness is reviewed, we can often see that there was a prodromal phase, an active phase and a...
Planning Ahead For Your Next Episode
by Bipolarlife | Feb 4, 2020 | Bipolar articles
I just finished filling out a WRAP plan with the help of my therapist. WRAP stands for Wellness Recovery Action Plan. The plan can be found at mentalhealthrecovery.com and is free to print out. This isn’t the first time I’ve filled out the plan. Years ago while I was...
Positive Psychology Turning Mental illness on its head
by Bipolarlife | Feb 4, 2020 | Bipolar articles
A focus on people’s strengths not just symptoms or challenges is helping people with mental disorders achieve a better quality of life and avoid being defined by their condition. Positive psychology is part of the recovery movement that focuses on treating...
The Essential Guide To Maintaining Friendships With Bipolar
by Bipolarlife | Feb 4, 2020 | Bipolar articles
Friendships require cultivation and cooperation to thrive. But when one friend also has to cope with a mood disorder, things can be even more complicated. “Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness,” ancient Greek poet Euripides once said. What was...
Causes of Bipolar Disorder
by Bipolarlife | Jun 17, 2022 | Bipolar articles
Why do we get bipolar disorder? There are a number of factors that are believed to cause bipolar disorder. They include: geneticsenvironmental factorsphysical illnesses For some people, the onset of bipolar disorder is linked to a stressful life event. Genetic...
by Bipolarlife | Feb 4, 2020 | Bipolar articles
Here are some helpful thoughts on bipolar which may give you a better understanding of your triggers. On average, it takes ten years to receive a correct diagnosis of bipolar. Remember that improving your well being takes time and effort but the rewards can be life...
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