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Guest Post: Resiliency When Dealing With Bipolar Disorder by Christine

Bipolar Bandit

An individual needs to be very resilient when dealing with bipolar disorder. Currently, I am experiencing a mixed episode which means I shift back and forth between mania and depression. I stay connected to my psychiatrist and therapist more often when I am experiencing a mood episode. This can be charted by hours or days.

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Treatments for Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Bandit

Anti-Depressants. Therapists. Mobile Apps Apps for Mental Health Pinterest Apps for Bipolar Disorder. Antipsychotics Antipsychotics A–Z Information. Mood Stabilizers Information. Benzodiazepines. Anti-Convulsants. Others not listed). LIFESTYLE CHANGES. Healthy Diet. Avoid Unhealthy Relationships. No smoking or drugs. Folic Acid.

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Living with Someone Who Has Bipolar Disorder and Learning as You Go: How to Support Someone with Bipolar Disorder; Part 2

Bipolar Bandit

First, let me say it is not easy living with someone with bipolar disorder. Their severe depressions and highest of manic episodes can ruin relationships. I have written a blog How to Support Someone with Bipolar Disorder , but have some things to add. In the blog I wrote a long time ago, I said to have an action plan.

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Blogs Written by The Parents of Someone Who Has Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Bandit

Writings from the Mother of Bipolar Disorder Part 7: Giving Back. HOW I DEAL WITH HER MANIC EPISODES. Part 5: The next Manic Episode and some things I learned. Part 6: My Daughter’s Struggles in School. Part 8: A Mental Health Advocate Lives On. My dad wrote these: Writings from Bipolar Bandit’s Father Part 1.

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Autism, Anxiety, and Depression: What You Need to Know About Comorbidity

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Prevalent comorbidities among those with autism ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism often co-occur. Depression The CDC estimates that 26% of people with autism also have depression. Sleep disorders Sleep disorders present in individuals with autism far more commonly than their neurotypical peers.

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DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria for Gambling Disorder

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Gambling disorder is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. The disorder can damage lives, tear families apart and lead to significant financial losses. The manual provides a standardized set of diagnostic criteria for various mental disorders , including problematic gambling.

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Guest Post: Never Lose Hope, Even When Times Feel Hopeless: Seasons Change by Shannon Mick

Bipolar Bandit

The feeling of hopelessness is similar to the dark and never ending feeling that winter can bring on, if you, like myself, experience that (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Hopelessness is an extremely difficult feeling to deal with. It’s okay to feel (be with) our emotions, but we don’t want to become trapped by not doing anything.