Manic episodes are part of a condition where you display an over-the-top level of activity, energy, mood, or behavior. Follow along as we break down everything to know about manic episodes, including the signs, causes, treatment, and how to cope with the disorder.
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The symptoms for bipolar disorder can vary widely from person to person. It is important to understand that this disorder is marked by both depression and mania- without both of these conditions, the diagnosis may be for a different mood disorder.
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Bipolar disorder isn’t as black and white as you might expect, and associated symptoms can vary from case to case. Understanding the illness can help both the patient and those around them manage it more effectively, so let’s take a look at 12 things to know about it.
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Schizoaffective disorder is a condition that is defined mainly by symptoms of schizophrenia (such as delusions), along with other mood disorders. We’re taking a look at 12 facts to know about schizoaffective disorder.
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The types of food we eat can have a big impact on our body and mind, and sometimes even more so when there’s a psychological problem like depression or bipolar disorder. Depression can be debilitating on its own, but bipolar is characterized by periods of being “up” (mania) and “down” (depression) that can be disruptive […]
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The lead author of a study funded by the Ontario Mental Health Foundation suggests that pregnancy could have a positive impact on women with bipolar disorder. With his team, Verinder Sharma, a scientist with the Lawson Health Research Institute, performed a full review of the existing literature in order to understand what was known about […]
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