Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director Cyclothymia, also known as cyclothymic disorder, is a mental health disorder characterized by emotional reactivity and affective dysregulation. This disorder significantly impacts… Read More
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Tips for Living with a Bipolar Partner
Living with a bipolar partner is very hard. No matter how much you love your partner, their erratic behavior and the chaotic environment their mood swings create can shake the… Read More
Bipolar Disorder and Men
Bipolar disorder affects nearly 5.7 million people in the United States. Bipolar disorder is equally common in men and women, but there are gender differences in the way that bipolar… Read More
Bipolar Disorder: The Causes and the Cure
Bipolar disorder can be a scary diagnosis, leaving many to wonder why they or their loved one has developed the disorder. No one really knows exactly what causes bipolar disorder,… Read More
Bipolar Disorder vs. Depression: How to Tell the Difference
Bipolar disorder and depression are very similar illnesses with one major difference: People with bipolar disorder switch between episodes of depression and episodes of mania. Because these two illnesses are… Read More
Bipolar Disorder Treatment in California
Bipolar disorder is a devastating mental illness if left untreated. The crippling lows and manic highs can hurt your relationships, your job and your ability to perform daily tasks. Like… Read More
The Difference between Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder
The Difference Between Bipolar and BPD Bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder (BPD) are serious medical illnesses that can disrupt a person’s ability to live a normal life. Both disorders… Read More
How to Detect Bipolar Disorder in a Loved One
Are you worried that someone you love has bipolar disorder? While only a licensed mental health professional can make a proper diagnosis, it doesn’t hurt to educate yourself about the… Read More
Top 5 Signs You Might Be Bipolar
We all have our ups and downs, but if you experience severe changes in mood, energy, sleep and the ability to cope with daily responsibilities, you might be experiencing signs… Read More
How to Prevent Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, is a mental health disorder that causes dramatic shifts in mood from extreme lows to extreme highs. While there is no way to prevent bipolar… Read More
