Browsing: bipolar disorder

Detailed description of anosognosia and how it impacts people with bipolar disorder when it comes to medication compliance.

Mood stabilizers are a type of medication used in the treatment of bipolar and other disorders. As the name suggests, mood stabilizers work to prevent both the extreme high and low moods associated with illnesses like bipolar disorder. Unlike other medications such as antidepressants, mood stabilizing medications do not induce cycling or mania.

Bipolar disorder, especially mania, is tough to treat. Then there are complications from medication side-effects and bipolar patients involved in substance abuse.

Research into new treatments for bipolar disorder include magnetic therapy, rTMS, and the Step-BD program to determine the best treatment practices for bipolar disorder.

There’s still a lot of stigma associated with going to a psychiatric hospital, but if you are severely manic or depressed, it can save your life.

How to cope with those scary and dangerous thoughts that are part of bipolar disorder PLUS what to do about suicidal thoughts (thoughts of suicide).

Be careful! For people with bipolar disorder, too much bright light exposure can induce mania and rapid-cycling.

Alcohol, drugs, certain foods, caffeine can all have a negative impact on your bipolar disorder symptoms.

Overview of the most effective treatment for bipolar disorder and who should be managing your treatment for bipolar.

Learn about the differences between Bipolar I and Bipolar II, the two main types of bipolar disorder.