Latest Articles by Eileen Bailey

9 Famous People With Bipolar Disorder
Did you know Mel Gibson has bipolar? What about Richard Dreyfuss? Here are nine famous people living with bipolar disorder, each telling a story of emotional resilience.

10 Best Blogs About Life With Type 2 Diabetes
These great type 2 diabetes blogs cover everything from food advice to patient advocacy. Read more from the experts who are living with and treating diabetes.

When Dementia Comes on Fast
People with vascular dementia may have sudden confusion, difficulty understanding a conversation, or speaking. Eileen discusses what happened when her father developed the condition.

How to Support Someone With Bipolar Disorder
Find tips and strategies to support a loved one or partner with bipolar. Learn what you can do to encourage recovery and wellness.

Facts About Behavior Modification for ADD/ADHD
Behavioral modification for children often involves the use of charts and stickers and is normally based on a system of rewards and consequences, emphasizing positive behaviors. Although this works well for children, adults with ADD need more than a ...

What High School Students with ADHD Want Teachers to Know
Attention, teachers! What does your high-school student wish you knew about ADHD? Find out by reading this list compiled by teens with ADHD.

Harrison Ford Talk About His Fear of Public Speaking
It is hard to believe, watching a movie like Indiana Jones that Harrison Ford is scared of anything, but in his own words, “It’s people I’m scared of.” [In Normal Conversation, 2000, Bob Thomas, Associated Press] Harrison Ford suffers from anxiety. I...

Heart Palpitations and Anxiety Attacks: Should You Worry?
Many people experience heart palpitations during an anxiety attack. This pounding of your heartbeat can cause you to feel as if you are having a heart attack or as if you are going to die. The good news is that heart palpitations are often not seriou...