Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that affects millions of people. The most common symptom associated with bipolar disorder is mood swings, but there are many others, including these 15.
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Is the thought of sealing yourself in a pitch-black chamber with no sound appealing to you? It is for a growing number of Americans, and it can have physical and mental benefits as reported by those who have tried it (including this author). Float therapy – or sensory deprivation therapy – involves laying in water […]
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Even though lupus may appear “invisible” to outsiders, lupus patients can tell you firsthand about the numerous combinations of symptoms (i.e., skin rash, swelling of joints, anxiety, joint pain, fatigue, depression, and sleep disruptions), the triggers of a lupus flareup, and the obstacles to controlling this chronic inflammatory disease. The infographic series below was created by MyLupusTeam (with the help of their over 50,000 […]
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Many illnesses, particularly chronic pain conditions, are invisible from the outside yet they cause extreme torment and discomfort on the inside. Burning Nights CRPS, the U.K. based non-profit charity that provides support to those afflicted with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), has created this infographic outlining the most common hidden illnesses—Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (or […]
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Surgery isn’t always the answer when it comes to back pain. According to PMIR Medical Center, the California-based pain management specialists and anesthesiologists who treat patients dealing with chronic pain, approximately 56 million Americans suffer from back pain. However, only a mere 5-percent warrant surgery. Take a look at this handy PMIR Medical Center infographic that shows several effective alternative treatments (i.e., chiropractic, […]
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Chronic pain—it’s the worst kind of pain, because even when it’s not at it’s most intense, it’s still there lingering in the background. While there is no surefire cure for chronic pain, there are ways to manage it to maximize your quality of life. While drugs are one way to curb the pain, there are […]
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