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, ...
