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Bipolar Disorder


Bipolar Disorder

The extreme highs and lows of mania and depression can hurt your job and school performance, damage your relationships, and disrupt your daily life. But you’re not powerless when it comes to bipolar disorder.

Understanding the signs and symptoms and seeking professional help are the first steps to managing your symptoms and staying on track. But beyond the treatment you get from your doctor or therapist, there are many things you can do to help yourself, including surrounding yourself with people you can count on, making healthy lifestyle choices, and monitoring your moods.

Understanding Bipolar Disorder

Understanding Bipolar Disorder Recognizing the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder is the first step to getting it under control.

Treatment for Bipolar Disorder

Treatment for Bipolar Disorder Learn how treatment for bipolar disorder can help you live life on your own terms, without the interference of mood swings.

Helping a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder

Helping a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder If your child or family member has bipolar disorder, your understanding and support can make all the difference in their treatment.

Bipolar Support and Self-Help

Bipolar Support and Self-Help Discover the things you can do to reduce your bipolar disorder symptoms and stay on track to recovery.

Bipolar Medication Guide

Bipolar Medication Guide Learn about bipolar medications and how their effectiveness can increase with therapy and healthy lifestyle choices.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Learn about the strategies that can help you overcome a dual diagnosis of bipolar disorder and alcohol or drug addiction.

Feeling suicidal?

Feeling suicidal? Many of us have had serious suicidal thoughts at some point in our lives. Feeling suicidal is not a character defect, and it doesn’t mean that you are crazy, or weak, or flawed. It only means that you have more pain than you can cope with right now, but with time and support, you can overcome your problems, and the pain and suicidal feelings will pass. Hope is out there and help is available to you. Read article

Suicide prevention

Suicide prevention. A suicidal person may not ask for help, but that doesn't mean that help isn't wanted. Most people who commit suicide don't want to die—they just want to stop hurting. Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs and taking them seriously. Speak up if you're concerned and seek professional help immediately! Through understanding, reassurance, and support, you can help your loved one overcome thoughts of suicide. Read article

Bring Your Life Into Balance

The day-to-day stress of living with an emotional disorder, whether in yourself or a loved one, can be draining. It can also interfere with your ability to remain calm and focused. Helpguide’s free Bring Your Life Into Balance Toolkit can teach you how to manage overwhelming stress and emotions — freeing you to better handle the challenges of bipolar disorder as they arise.

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