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Three Bipolar Disorder Symptoms No One Wants to Talk About

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3 Symptoms Of Bipolar, by Julie Fast

By Julie A. Fast, 1 Apr 2020

The three symptoms below represent the side of bipolar disorder we all know is there but rarely want to let the public know exists.
Woman Shushing – Three Bipolar Disorder Symptoms No One Wants to Talk About

I know how important it is to protect the reputation of bipolar disorder in the general public. We don’t want people thinking we are dangerous, scary, crazy people who can’t be trusted. But I do feel we need to own up to the fact that certain mood swings DO cause the behaviors we want to sweep under the carpet. The three symptoms below represent the side of bipolar disorder we all know is there but rarely want to let the public know exists. This is only an opinion, of course, but I’m truly interested to know if you feel the same. Read more

3 Simple Secrets to Help Your Bipolar Disorder

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From Bp.Hope.com
There are numerous strategies to help lessen the symptoms of bipolar disorder, but besides the importance of medical intervention (medication, therapy) there are simple ways to help.

Feed your brain & body

As much as possible, remove refined sugar from your diet and add good saturated fats. Recently, researchers at University College London studied an association between sugar intake and common mental disorders and found an “increased likelihood” of an adverse effect with higher sweets. Also, studies show that omega-3s play a role in decreasing mood swings in bipolar disorder. The body doesn’t make omega-3 fatty acids… Read more

Stephen Fry Spits in Stigma’s Eye with Honest Talk on Tough Subjects

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Stephen Fry, Bipolar

With a new memoir out, More Fool Me, the iconic British comedian and actor, Stephen Fry, continues to speak honestly and openly about living with bipolar disorder.

The 2006 documentary Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive has a somewhat misleading title, because Stephen Fry himself is incredibly open about his bipolar—and pretty much everything else he is and does.

Read more at: https://www.bphope.com/stephen-fry-shameless/

Bipolar Battle & Ketamine Wellness centers: Truth about Ketamine Treatments

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Ketamine Wellness Centers & Bipolar Disorder

It has been a few years since I first learned of Ketamine infusions as a treatment option for specific mental illnesses. In fact, in the beginning, I remember it being used solely for unipolar depression. Nowadays, Ketamine treatments have been used to provide patients with relief from a host of other conditions. These conditions include depression (both unipolar and bipolar depression), PTSD, Chronic Pain, OCD, and suicidality.

A few years ago, one of my lifelong friends told me he had started ketamine infusions. Ever since I first knew him, he has struggled with depression. Over the years, he tried countless medications, different therapies (including electroshock therapy) and drug trials through various universities.

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Good Day, Sad Day, Same Day: A day with my Mommy who has bipolar disorder

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I am Sharon K Henry, and I live in Northfield, MN. I’ve written and illustrated my first children’s book, Good Day, Sad Day, Same Day: A day with my Mommy who has bipolar disorder.

I hope my book will help families affected by bipolar disorder talk about it and help those who don’t have experience with the disease better understand it.

Sincerely,
Sharon K Henry <www.sharonkhenry.com

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