The saying "you sure can't tell by looking at you" in the context of bipolar individuals typically means that, based on their outward appearance, one might not be able to discern that they have bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania ...
Creating a crisis plan is a proactive and essential step in managing severe mood swings for someone with Bipolar 1 and II disorder. Here are some tips to help you develop an effective crisis plan: Identify Warning Signs: List specific behaviors or symptoms that indicate your partner is entering a ...
Managing negative thoughts with bipolar disorder can be challenging but very doable with consistent strategies. Here are some evidence-based techniques that can help: Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies Thought Monitoring (Thought Records) Cognitive Restructuring Write down negative thoughts as they come up. Challenge them by ...
The racing thoughts and impatience that dominate during acute manic episodes stem from specific neurobiological and cognitive disruptions in the brain. Here's a clear breakdown of why these symptoms happen: 1. Hyperactive Dopamine System → Racing Thoughts Dopamine is overstimulated in mania, especially in pathways that regulate motivation, reward, and ...
The "sad to glad" mood swings of bipolar disorder refer to the intense shifts between depression ("sad") and mania or hypomania ("glad"). These swings go beyond ordinary emotional ups and downs — they are extreme, can be disruptive, and are often out of sync with what's happening in a person’s ...
When a loved one is experiencing an acute manic episode, it can feel overwhelming, frightening, and confusing. Safety is the top priority — for your spouse and for you. Here’s what you can do, step by step: IMMEDIATE ACTION: PRIORITIZE SAFETY1. Assess for DangerAsk yourself: Are they agitated, reckless, or ...
From Buddy Castenada @ Bipolar Buddy's Facebook Group (Feel free to share, or copy and paste and use your own name).An Open Letter to the Spouses and Family Members of Individuals Living with Bipolar DisorderDear Loved Ones,If you are reading this, it likely means that someone close to you—a spouse, ...
