Coming to terms with a diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder can be a frightening and overwhelming time for not only those who suffer with it, but also for their friends and family.
This post aims to provide factual information on bipolar affective disorder, treatments available, information and support for anyone affected by bipolar disorder.
Bipolar affective […]
Although there is no cure for bipolar disorder, there are several different treatments for bipolar disorder. Below I will list a few treatments for bipolar disorder:
1. Mood Stabilizers
This is a medication that is designed to help relieve or delay bipolar depression and mania episodes.
2. Antidepressants
People that may be suffering from a depressive episode can use […]
“Regarding focusing on the good things, when you are depressed it is impossible to do. Yes, you can make an effort and think about them but it doesnt affect the mood/feelings. That is the nature of depression, it is beyond feeling fed up and really all you can do is go with it.” - Victoria, […]
– The most common physical complaint from people suffering from chronic depression is chronic pain, the unending pain that seems to follow you everywhere, and puts a wedge between you and having fun.
Youre too tired or in too much back, neck, or headache pain to participate in life.
– The chronic pain makes you want to […]
The second type, sometimes called rapid cycling bipolar, manifests itself as almost constant depression, with alternating periods of mania and severe depression that can often last a few hours or a few days before cycling to the next episode.
Depression symptoms include oversleeping, extreme sadness, feelings of worthlessness or despair, irritability, anger, and withdrawl. Manic symptoms […]