The first step to managing bipolar 1 disorder is getting diagnosed — something that can be easier said than done. People who have bipolar 1 experience extreme mood episodes that swing between elation ...
Major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder are among the leading causes of disability worldwide. However, their pathophysiological mechanisms ...
More than 40 million adults worldwide, including 3% of U.S. adults, have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. These people often display higher-than-average levels of creativity, empathy, and ...
Before I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I didn’t think twice about sleep. I’d always been a night owl, but I went to bed reasonably early. And I never had trouble falling asleep or getting eight ...
“...mania is not a luxury one can easily afford.” — Kay Redfield Jamison, An Unquiet Mind A patient once told me that the experience of having a manic episode ...