“My wife and I are in our thirties. Everything was going well for us until about a year ago when she was diagnosed with bipolar. Now I am having a… read more →
“My son who is in his mid-twenties was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. His psychiatrist recommended Dialectical Behavior Therapy as well as medication. A friend of ours suggested Interpersonal Therapy.… read more →
“What suggestions do you have for facing the holidays? I have bipolar disorder and my family and friends seem to treat me differently from everyone else. Also, it is also… read more →
“As an active DBSA member, many of my acquaintances suffer from mood disorders. One of my friends recently mentioned to me that she was considering suicide. As a member of… read more →
“I just met a woman in her early 20s who I really like. She seems very together but she told me that her parents and two brothers are all diagnosed and… read more →
“I was diagnosed with a mood disorder about five years ago. Since then my ability to concentrate has changed. I find it almost impossible to concentrate on anything for more… read more →
“What is the difference between mania and hypomania? Can someone have both at separate times?” Individuals in a hypomanic state have a decreased need for sleep, are extremely outgoing and… read more →
“I’ve been taking medication for bipolar disorder for about a year. I am bothered by several side effects of the medications. What can I do about the side effects? Are… read more →
“I have bipolar disorder. Every few months I stop taking my medication. It seems as if I would be more stable if the medication was working. But, then I have… read more →
“I am bipolar and recently my new doctor said that I should regularly attend a support group. How will this help me and what might happen in this group? How… read more →