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GuestPost: Surviving a Major Bipolar Depressive Episode and Finding a Purpose in my Life by Becky Rowland

Bipolar Bandit

I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. In 2016, I started receiving disability benefits for bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. Major Depressive Episode In December of 2021, I had a major depressive episode.

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Simple Journaling Prompts for Depression | Anxiety

Social Work Haven

Do you have a way of coping with anxiety, stress, or depression? Do you use journaling prompts for depression or anxiety? Among many other activities, I enjoy writing the most to help cope with my anxiety and stress. Perhaps you like to meditate, write or exercise. Can you relate to this epic piece below?

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Guest Post: 7 Common Myths About Bipolar Disorder: Busted by Nidhi Thakur

Bipolar Bandit

Someone with bipolar can have long or short periods of stability but then tends to go ‘low’ (into deep depression) or ‘high’ (experiencing mania or psychosis). They can go into a ‘mixed state’ too, where symptoms of depression and mania occur simultaneously. bipolar disorder in children is a thing.

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Coming out of the Depressive State

Abuse Survivor

A few weeks ago, I found myself triggered into a depressive episode, and I thought it was important to share my journey with you. The Trigger: Life has its ups and downs, and recently, I encountered a situation that triggered old wounds and sent me spiraling into a depressive state. Hey there, beautiful souls!

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Music and Mental Health

Bipolar Bandit

Aids in self-expression Improve motivation DIstraction from the world and your problems Shifts your mood Engages your brain Improves cognitive performance Other benefits : Manage pain Make you eat less ( slow music) Lower blood pressure Improve endurance Improve performance Keeps your brain young Improves Immune Fumctioning Improves motor skills

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Breaking Down Mental Health Terms: What are Should Statements?

My Brains Not Broken

Should is also not the only word that create this strain and anxiety. In addition, it can bring on feelings of anxiety and depression, creating a bigger mental health challenge for people to overcome. If you catch yourself engaging in should thinking, try to reword that thought. .” That’s not so bad, right?

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Your Comprehensive Guide to Kids and Anxiety

Beautiful Voyager

Photo credit Early support and treatment really does make a difference Anxiety in children has been diagnosed an at increasingly higher rate in the past few years. Age and poverty level affected the likelihood of children receiving treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavior problems. This causes lots of anxiety.

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