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Living with Bipolar Disorder brings out many social, emotional, and practical challenges. But there are approaches to help cope with what you or your loved one is facing on a daily basis. When you seek help from mental help experts, they can offer you suggestions or additional information on coping skills that have worked for others. They may even connect you with some people facing similar situations or some support groups.  Bipolar Disorder Emotional Challenges Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder leave you facing many emotional challenges. Other than treatment, it is important that you look towards people that live with bipolar disorder  to help you cope or simply just inspire you. Ask your therapist or doctor about local support groups where you can meet others who have bipolar disorder. Meeting people who have undergone the same types of situations can help provide you emotional support that you need to deal with day to day living and social issues, like the men...

Most people consider bipolar disorder an adult mental illness, however, children as young as six years old have been diagnosed with the disorder. BPHope.com is an online resource for people who are interested in learning more about bipolar disorder and the symptoms of depression. They recently added a “Kids” category to help children, teens, and parents better understand diagnosis and treatments. Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings. The person might be having a depressive episode where they feel very sad and lethargic or they might be having a manic episode, where they feel euphoric and irritated. Of course, it is not always one or the other the individual struggles with; there are also periods of emotional balance in between.  Some symptoms of bipolar disorder differ slightly in children than in adults. Kids and teenagers who are having a depressive episode might: Feel and seem very sad Eat too much or too little Have little energy Not be interested i...

Are you interested in learning about bipolar I, bipolar II and the symptoms related to bipolar disorder? Many people ask the question, “What is bipolar?” because among the general public, there are misconceptions and falsities that surround the mental illness. Bipolar disorder affects 5.7 million adults in the United States alone. It is defined as a mental disorder that is characterized by both episodes of mania and depression. The difference between bipolar I and bipolar II is that in bipolar I, the individual experiences manic episodes (or at least one in their lifetime) while the individual with bipolar II experiences episodes of hypomania, which isn’t quite as intense as mania. The 10 signs to look for in bipolar I and bipolar II include: Manic episodes are characterized by: Feelings of euphoria, sometimes defined as a feeling of extreme happiness Engaging in risky behaviors (these include sexual, financial, physical, etc.) Exceptional energy with less need for sleep...

“What is manic depression?” It’s a question that many people ask. The symptoms of bipolar disorder are distinguished by episodes of mania and depression. 5.7 million Americans struggle with bipolar disorder and many don’t realize that they have it. This is why it’s important for more people to be aware of the symptoms of bipolar disorder , so they can recognize it not only in themselves but in their friends and family, as well. The symptoms of bipolar disorder include: Mania Symptoms Talking very quickly to the point that the other person might not be able to understand you. Feeling very impulsive and restless. Engaging in behavior that is considered risky such as gambling more money beyond your means, going on big spending sprees, etc. Feeling overly happy or euphoric for a long period of time. Feeling easily distracted. Feeling exceptionally confident in your abilities, beyond your usual confidence. Less need for sleep. Depression Symptoms Feeling an overwhelm...