My Nightmarish Manic Episode By: Samantha Steiner A little over a week ago I had come out of a pretty bad depressive episode, only for me to jump right into a very bad agitated manic episode. I think I… Read More ›
Bipolar Disorder
Thing To Ask When Starting a New Medication
Things To Ask When Starting a New Medication By: Samantha Steiner Bring a notepad to your appointment or in this day and age open up the notepad app in your smartphone and take notes. Sometimes Remember your pharmacists will actually… Read More ›
Keeping Your Mental Health Happy
Keeping Your Mental Health Happy By: Samantha Steiner In order to maintain stability with your mental health, there are a few things that you need to do on a regular basis to keep yourself healthy in mind and body. I have put together a simple list… Read More ›
Creating a Daily Mood Journal
Creating a Daily Mood Journal By: Samantha Steiner For those of you who are anal about keeping track of all things mental health like, how you have felt during the day, what symptoms you had and so on… a mood… Read More ›
Coping Techniques For Anxiety, Panic Attacks, PTSD, Etc…
Coping Techniques For Anxiety, Panic Attacks, PTSD, Etc… By: Samantha Steiner
Bipolar Disorder Info
The struggle of living with Bipolar Disorder (manic-depression) is real, regardless if you are newly diagnosed or have been diagnosed for years. Bipolar Disorder can be a debilitating disorder if left untreated. It can even be hard for people who… Read More ›
Different Types of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar I Having this type of bipolar disorder means you have experienced at least one manic episode. The mania needed to have lasted for at least a week, or to be severe enough that hospitalisation was necessary. For about 50-60% of people… Read More ›
Common Early Warning Signs of Mania or Hypomania
The list below is of common early warning signs that may help you recall the changes you experience when a manic/hypomanic episode is about to occur. If you find it difficult to identify your early warning signs, you might discuss this… Read More ›
The Difference Between Mania and Hypomania
The major difference between hypomania and mania are that hypomania is briefer and less intense than mania. Hypomania is not associated with psychosis (loss of touch with reality or hallucinations) or hospitalization. Full blown mania is more severe and at times,… Read More ›
Elevated Mood in Mania or Hypomania
The changes that occur when your mood is elevated (and when becoming elevated) happen in three related areas – in your thoughts, your feelings and your actions. When your mood is elevated, your activity in these three areas can be… Read More ›
Common Early Warning Signs of Depression
The list below of common early warning signs might help you think of the changes in your mood that you may notice. If you find it difficult to identify your early warning signs, you might consider discussing it with a… Read More ›
