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WEBOctober 2, 2024. For college students, sticking to a sleep schedule is a challenge — and even more so when you add bipolar disorder to the mix. As a college student, it’s challenging to balance routines, like getting enough sleep, against dealing with the unpredictable nature of college life, especially for those of us with bipolar disorder.
Tips for Parents of Adult Children With Bipolar Disorder Living at …
WEBAug 13, 2024 · It is a bit of a “joke” to talk about how many millennials have moved back in with their parents the last several years. But when the millennial has bipolar disorder, it’s rarely funny at all. If you’re a parent of an adult child with bipolar who is living at home, losing control of your house is common and, for many, very unsettling.
The Best Books to Understand What Bipolar Is Really Like
WEBMar 26, 2024 · Gorilla and the Bird: A Memoir of Madness and a Mother’s Love. By Zack McDermott (Little, Brown, 2017) A former Brooklyn public defender turned writer/speaker, Zack McDermott (the Gorilla) details his freefall into psychosis, his struggle to regain his identity, and his mother (the Bird), who refuses to give up on him.
7 Things to Know About Paranoia in Bipolar Disorder
WEBMar 7, 2024 · 6. Treating Bipolar Paranoia Holistically. Effective management of paranoia, especially when severe, often involves a combination of medication and psychotherapy. Antipsychotic drugs can be crucial for stabilizing symptoms, while cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers a pathway to explore and reframe distressing thoughts.
What is a Mixed Episode in Bipolar Disorder? | bpHope.com
WEBNov 22, 2023 · A mixed episode (also called dysphoric mania or mixed mania) in bipolar disorder occurs when the criteria for both a major depressive episode and a major manic (or hypomanic) episode happen at the same time.. Mixed mania has typical manic symptoms such as restlessness, agitation, rapid thoughts, and decreased need for sleep, but rather than euphoria, there is extreme pessimism, negativity ...
Faith and Bipolar Disorder: Finding Peace With My Illness
WEBJan 26, 2024 · Finding the Blessings of Bipolar Disorder. The apostle Paul was said to have a “thorn in the flesh.”. Biblical scholars have long debated what that thorn might have been. But this man who was blinded by the sight of God on the road to Damascus saw another thing. “When I am weak then I am strong,” Paul discovers.
13 Celebrities Who Embrace Their Bipolar Disorder - bpHope.com
WEBAug 23, 2024 · These 13 celebs accept their bipolar and are using their platforms to break the stigma and push for acceptance of brain-based conditions. Mike Marsland, Paul Archuleta, Michael Loccisano/Gettyimages. Whether you love them or “love to hate them,” celebrities can make a real difference, especially when they …
Tattoos Inspired by Mental Health Resilience | bpHope.com
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Here are some of the most common tattoo symbols that illustrate mental health resilience. 1. The Semicolon ; The semicolon tattoo was popularized by Amy Bleuel, who founded Project Semicolon in 2013. Project Semicolon is dedicated to raising awareness of depression, and presenting messages of hope and love.
Randi Silverman: Her Son’s Bipolar Journey, Turned Movie
WEBAug 6, 2018 · bp Magazine and bphope.com are dedicated to inspiring and providing information to people living with bipolar disorder and their families, caregivers, and health-care professionals.bp Magazine works to empower those diagnosed with bipolar to live healthy, fulfilling lives by delivering first-person success stories—including celebrity profiles and essays by people with lived experience—as ...
Why People With Bipolar Disorder Sometimes Say Hurtful Things
WEBSep 16, 2024 · Many people believe that bipolar disorder comes with only sad depression or euphoric mania. In reality, this is just 50 percent of bipolar disorder. The other side of bipolar includes symptoms of irritation, anger, restlessness, and a volatile, mean, and nasty mood. This mood swing can be from either agitated depression or an episode with mixed ...