Having a Relationship with Someone Who is Bipolar
Often a difficult to undersand mental disorder, bipolar disorder can be a struggle for some in romantic relationships. It is the partner that really needs to learn and understand the disorder when it comes to intimate topics such as: Trust and Loyalty Sexual Needs Family Planning The book titled The Bipolar Relationship is a great [...]
Read MoreHow Bipolar Disorder Affects Relationships
The root of many of the problems in a relationship where one of the people has a bipolar disorder. The reason for this is because people who do not have a disorder cannot completely accept the fact that this other person does. http://www.helium.com/items/1904054-why-bipolar-people-have-trouble-with-relationships The effects of bipolar disorder in relationships – by s.e. Jones – [...]
Read MoreA Bipolar Mel Gibson Drink in NYC
The newly created cocktail consists of a shot of gin, a shot of Van Gogh brand Vodka. Also contains cocktail onions for decoration. Not medical related, but an interesting drink creation. http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/cocktails-named-famous-folks/story?id=11232007 Six Cocktails Named After Famous Folks – ABC News.
Read MoreGoing Off Medication When You are Bipolar
Many people with Bipolar disorder are on doctor prescribed medications. Often, the person with Bipolar disorder, or any other mental disorder, will sometimes feel they want to try going off their medication. Unfortunately, this does not always turn out well. Knowing that Bipolar Disorder cannot just go away after taking medications. Depending on the phase [...]
Read MoreIndications a Person May Be Bipolar
Sometimes behavioral extremes are signs someone is bipolar. This does NOT always indicate the person is bipolar, so it is recommended that a doctor be consulted if you have concerns. Some of the most common behavioral patterns include the following: High Energy/Low Energy – The person is always active, mentally and physically, and then drops [...]
Read MoreMistaking Bipolar Disorder for Type A Personality
It is easy to confuse Bipolar Disorder symptoms with Type A personality. Many people will see the personal actions as ‘normal’ when there could have a very serious medical condition. There are some similarities in both of these descriptions, but when is it a medical condition and not a personality type? A Type A personality [...]
Read MoreHow to Love Someone Who Has Bipolar Disorder
When a person loves someone with bipolar disorder, life can be very stressful. From medication troubles to a partner’s mood swings the demands on a partner can be intense. Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder takes a unique and practical approach to these issues.
Read MoreBipolar Disorder and Good Sleep Habits
One common problem with Bipolar Disorder is the inability to sleep during different phases of the illness. Sometimes it can be difficult to avoid things that hinder good sleep habits – work, holiday time, and family issues. To maintain good sleep habits there are many things you can do to make your sleep habits easier. [...]
Read MoreHow do You Know if You are Bipolar?
To diagnose a person as being bipolar the doctor first must determine if the problems are from a different condition. Just because a person has mood swings it does not mean they are bipolar. There are a number of bipolar related disorders that have mood disorders as a primary symptom. Bipolar disorder is the most [...]
Read MoreBipolar and Intense Anger – Causes of Intense Anger and Rage
Often someone with an anger issue can be seen to have a problem with their personality and not as a clear symptom of Bipolar Disorder. The anger seen in a person with Bipolar Disorder is sometimes frequent and unreasonable reactions that would not normally cause anger in a typical person. This kind of anger is [...]
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