“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 →
“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 →
“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 live in Chicago and I was diagnosed with depression. My medication works well to control my symptoms. However, I notice that some situations and certain foods can set me off.… 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 →