Those of us who get a milder form of mania called hypomania, in which the symptoms are not as severe and certainly never require hospitalization, are said to have Bipolar II in contrast to Bipolar I. But very often, because we only complain about our depressions and actually welcome the hypomania, we are misdiagnosed.That is exactly what... Read more
“Wake up, Lynne!”I’m in one of those moods where I’m doubting everything I’m doing and want to make major changes. Just get me out of the status quo. I think I need a road trip. But wait. I had one a couple weekends ago, and it didn’t seem to help. I think I need a break from winter. Temps have... Read more
Finding the right combination of medications to treat our bipolar disorder is the first line of treatment, and often the best hope of continued good functioning. Since chemical and electrical changes in our brains cause our bipolar symptoms, changing these chemical states can provide a solution.
However, there is much evidence to suggest that... Read more
In the past I had a tendency to wallow in my depressions. I would get one negative thought and let it carry me to the next one and the next, digging a hole ever deeper and more difficult to climb out of.
I have two favorite kinds of negative thoughts: self-flagellations and paranoia. “You should have said this,” or “You should have done... Read more
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