What does bipolar disorder look like? Recognizing the Signs
You’ve heard of bipolar disorder. You know it’s a mental illness, but what does bipolar disorder look like? Can you decipher the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder versus other mental health challenges confidently? If the answer is “no,” don’t worry. You’re not alone. Bipolar disorder can be tricky for even doctors to diagnose because…
World Bipolar Day and the Importance of Raising Awareness
There seems to be a “day” for everything, including national hot dog day (7/19) and national pet day (4/11). While you may enjoy both, there are other more significant days aimed at raising awareness for diseases and disorders. And March 30th is World Bipolar (WBD). Bipolar disorder affects 45 million people globally and 5.7 million…
What to Expect When Getting Help for Bipolar Disorder
What to Expect When Getting Help for Bipolar Disorder Living with bipolar disorder can feel like you don’t have control over your emotions. The highs and lows you experience pose challenges to your everyday life and stability. The classic symptoms of bipolar disorder present like a roller coaster, with moods varying from the lowest depression…
Depression vs. Bipolar Disorder: Which One Is It?
Clinical depression and bipolar disorder often get confused, and for good reason. They share some of the same symptoms, but they’re definitely not one and the same. Perhaps the main reason for the confusion is due to the term “bipolar depression” being thrown in the mix. While it’s a clinically accurate term used to describe…
What is a Substance-Induced Mood Disorder?
What Is a Substance-Induced Mood Disorder? It’s fairly common for people who have issues with drug addictions to also be suffering from some type of mental health disorder. On occasion, however, substance abuse can actually be the cause of a person’s mental health problems. A substance-induced mood disorder can take over your life, negatively impacting your…
Bipolar Disorder and Babies
I was so honored to give a talk for the International Bipolar Foundation last week, teaching women with Bipolar Disorder how to navigate some common challenges of pregnancy and postpartum. Helping women have safe and healthy pregnancies and is one of the best parts of my work!