Most people experience some level of low mood. A proportion of these will find their low mood develop into depression. A proportion of these will find their depressive episode never quite seems to subside to a point where they feel properly recovered. Symptoms that continue for at least two years could be a sign of dysthymic disorder.
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A while ago I received a lengthy email from the relative of someone with bipolar disorder. The person wanted to know whether it was possible to discriminate between ‘bipolar and non-bipolar behavior'. Then, within the context of bipolar, a central question emerged as to whether there was ever a point where someone with bipolar could... Read more
From what I've seen in our various Shareposts and comments, there appears to be general support for the idea that bipolar shouldn't define the individual. I agree, but it does pose a question about those times when bipolar isn't at the top of the agenda. So I have a question. How do people with bipolar make best use of bipolar-free time - so... Read more
You've stared at the same page of the book for the past 30 minutes. You've prepared a meal and you can't particularly remember doing it. You feel disengaged, disinterested and preoccupied with your thoughts. If you've been their before you know these can be the early signs of depression.
For most people the build up to depression is a... Read more
I get a steady stream of enquiries from friends and relatives enquiring what they can do to offer support to someone with bipolar. It's great to see the willingness to pitch in but I suspect my replies are sometimes met with a little surprise and possibly disappointment. I think many people, perhaps at the subconscious level, would like to see an... Read more
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