Risk Factors
There is no single cause for bipolar disorder. Scientists are still learning about the possible causes of this disorder, but
Tag: Bipolar Disorder
Let’s talk Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
PMDD is a severe negative reaction to the natural rise and fall of estrogen and progesterone. It is a disorder in the brain’s ability to adapt to hormone changes. … Continue readingLet’s talk Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
The Protection of The Sleep Warrior
Anyone who has bipolar disorder is only too aware of how important sleep is to managing their condition. … Continue readingThe Protection of The Sleep Warrior
Finding explanations and peace hidden in a box
As I finally began clearing out the cupboard after 20 years of struggling, living in a constant state of fear
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When Love Hurts Instead of Heals
I felt so betrayed and humiliated. … Continue readingWhen Love Hurts Instead of Heals
The Uninvited Ghosts : Realising When Depression Has Arrived
How long had he been sat there, with his empty and emotionless eyes? Quiet, but with a slowly consuming presence. He must have crept inside in complete silence and sat, enjoying being undetected thanks to the busy and distracted period of my life. … Continue readingThe Uninvited Ghosts : Realising When Depression Has Arrived
The residents of Mania
WELCOME My bloods tastes like dysfunction, and my mind spills blinding colours in a black-and-white world where the extinction of
Living Single and Safe with Bipolar Disorder
Living single and safe with mental health disorders can be tricky. Load up your toolbox with a few of these simple, inexpensive tips that can keep you safe and save you some $$$, too! … Continue readingLiving Single and Safe with Bipolar Disorder
Bubblegum Medicine
** Trigger warning: psych ward/mental hospital, manic episodes ** ** Content warning: cursing and just generally chaotic energy ** I