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

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 [ Read More ]

Three Myths About Bipolar Mania

Originally publishing by Bp Magazine.

Here are three myths about mania every person affected by bipolar disorder should explore.

By Julie A. Fast

 

Is there anything in mental health more misunderstood than mania? Many people see it as a supercharged, creative time where those of us with bipolar disorder write books, fall in love and live the wild life. HA! Here are three myths about mania every person affected by bipolar disorder should explore.

The words in italics are directly from my journal on days I have been manic in the past.

Myth #1 Euphoric Mania is Fun

No it’s not. We might think we’re having fun while in a euphoric manic episode, but it’s a chemically induced high that has nothing to do with actual happiness. Ask [ Read More ]