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, 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....
