by Bipolarlife | Jun 17, 2022 | Bipolar articles
What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Symptoms of bipolar disorder can be severe. They are...
by Bipolarlife | Apr 30, 2021 | Bipolar articles
Introduction Did you know that 46 million people worldwide are living with bipolar disorder? This breaks down to a slightly uneven split of 48% male 52% female, and this pattern is seen in almost all countries1. But are there other ways in which bipolar disorder...
by Bipolarlife | Apr 28, 2021 | Bipolar articles
Introduction Wouldn’t it be great if you could stop a depressive or manic episode in its tracks? Is there any proof that anything can be done to keep yourself from having a relapse of illness? Fortunately, for many people with bipolar disorder, they are able to sense...
by Bipolarlife | Feb 4, 2020 | Bipolar articles, Dr Lam
Why should we care about stigma? Stigma affects many people in society, from race and gender inequality through to people living with mental health problems like bipolar disorder. It is a huge issue with myriad consequences, not least that individuals may experience...
by Bipolarlife | Feb 4, 2020 | Bipolar articles, Dr Lam
Do you already use supplements, or are you thinking of trying some for your bipolar disorder? A study in the USA found that one in five people with bipolar used a supplement long term. The most commonly taken supplements were fish oil, B vitamins, melatonin and...
by Bipolarlife | Feb 4, 2020 | Bipolar articles, Dr Lam
Have you ever looked back on the day and wished you had done more? Or have you experienced any difficulty sticking to a waking and bedtime routine? Both are common problems, and a lack of regular circadian rhythm may significantly affect bipolar disorder. What is...
by Bipolarlife | Jul 23, 2020 | Bipolar articles
Loneliness is a complex mental and emotional phenomenon that has at its base a powerful emotion that has survival value for children. All of us have experienced some degree of abandonment, if only for a short time, and remember the painful and scary feeling that goes...
by Bipolarlife | Jul 23, 2020 | Bipolar articles, Dr Lam
Even if you do your best to lead a healthy lifestyle and follow your prescribed treatment plan, unfortunately hospitalisation may still be necessary. Around one in ten psychiatric admissions are for bipolar disorder [1], with depression and schizophrenia being the...
by Bipolarlife | Feb 4, 2020 | Bipolar articles, Dr Lam
Introduction Though bipolar disorder affects the same number of men as women [1], there are differences in how it manifests. This may be due to the combination of hormonal changes throughout a woman’s life which can affect both the condition itself and its treatment....
by Bipolarlife | Oct 30, 2020 | Bipolar articles
Circuits in the brain involved in pursuing and relishing rewarding experiences are more strongly activated in people with bipolar disorder, guiding them towards riskier gambles and away from safer ones, researchers report. The study used brain imaging to identify...
