Living With
Bipolar mood swings can interfere with a patient's life. In a manic state, one can engage in reckless behavior. Drug and alcohol abuse is linked to mental illness. Learn and understand the disease to over come the challenges.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
People with mental illness are more likely to battle alcohol and drug addiction than their peers. In fact, bipolar…
Costs and Insurance
Bipolar Disorder treatment can become expensive very quickly. Navigating the nuances of insurance coverage can be endlessly frustrating. Patients must be as educated and…
Mania and Manic Episodes
Mania is a defining feature of bipolar disorder. As a result, the condition often includes mood swings between periods of depression and manic…
Recovery
Upon being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, it is helpful to learn all you can about your condition as you start the recovery process. You will also need to find your best…
Relationships
Help your friends and family member under bipolar disorder, such as vulnerablities and any other known triggers. Let them know that you are taking active steps towards…
Talking about Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder is viewed by many as a taboo subject not fit for polite conversation. While many patients with bipolar disorder do want to keep their privacy…
Work
Balancing a career and bipolar disorder can present several personal and professional challenges. Patients must carefully consider whether to disclose…
Hot Topics
This is the third installment in our series on the bipolar-drug/alcohol abuse double-whammy that goes by the two names of dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorder. The starting point was the issue of self-medication, in effect using drugs or alcohol…
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