So, you finally have an explanation for your emotional upheavals and behavior, and it's called bipolar disorder. Is it a relief or has it simply opened a can of worms? Now what? Do you become the illness? Do you deny it? Or do you determine that bipolar is something you may have but which will not define you as a person? At face value this third... Read more
Anxiety is a natural part of the human condition and it's certainly a feature of bipolar disorder. Everyone knows what it feels like to be anxious but for some people the symptoms can be so severe as to resemble a physical illness. Shaking, palpitations, dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath and digestive problems are just a few of the more... Read more
In part one of this sharepost on women and bipolar, I highlighted the fact that gender differences exist most notably in the significantly higher rate of rapid-cycling in women. In addition to hypothyroidism and gonadal steroid effects, a third risk factor exists that may predispose women to rapid-cycling. It is well established that... Read more
Gender differences in the course of bipolar have been known about for many years, yet the full effects during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, use of HRT and use of oral contraception have yet to be fully evaluated. In 1996, Ellen Leibenluft, M.D. published a literature review on this very issue. It remains one of the most frequently... Read more
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Various experts have commented on the risky effects modern lifestyles have for teens and young adults who might otherwise avoid bipolar disorder. Those with a genetic predisposition to bipolar don't need much in the way of stress or lifestyle change to upset a delicate balance. Recreational drug use for example... Read more
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