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Bipolar disorder is not a new concept in the medical field seeing as many people have been diagnosed with the condition. Awareness, as well as acceptance, has substantially increased. However, very little is known about distinguishing the two existing types of bipolar disorder which entail bipolar I and bipolar II. The importance of knowing the difference between the two conditions is evident in the course of diagnosis and treatment. Bipolar I Bipolar I is associated with at least one episode of mania. Mania is...
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Bipolar disorder is a mental condition characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression. This disorder can be very serious and may result in employment problems, family conflict, or even heavy substance abuse. The severe health and social impact of this condition make diagnosis and treatment incredibly important. What types of bipolar disorder exist? There are two primary types of bipolar disorder: bipolar I and bipolar II. People with bipolar I disorder are severe cases who experience intense episodes of high energy and depression. Those suffering...
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Bipolar disorder is a lifelong mental illness that causes extreme highs and lows in both behavior and in state of mind. These sudden emotional shifts are referred to as either manic or depressive episodes, and they can be the source of great difficulties in the life of someone who suffers from bipolar disorder. If you are affected by this disorder, there are some things you can do to minimize the effect it has on your life. Be involved If you are well-educated about your...
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More often than not, personality disorders manifest themselves in a fashion that is quite evident not only to other people but to the victim as well. However, in a few scenarios, you may continue to experience troubles with your relationships or professional life but refuse to consider the possibility that you have a problem. In most cases, some people don’t read too much into their personality traits in the first place. Under such circumstances, it is a commendable option to raise the question, “Do I...
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Anxiety attacks, commonly called “panic attacks,” arise suddenly and present with a variety of intense physical symptoms that can be mistaken for a heart attack. An anxiety attack can happen anywhere. Although stress is a factor and a trigger that may lead to an anxiety attack, often no trigger is immediately evident. The experience of anxiety attacks can lead to fear of repeat episodes. In some cases, this fear leads to an avoidance of public situations and full agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is a condition in...
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Stress doesn’t only wear on your mind—it wears on your body as well. When you start getting stressed out, your brain switches into “fight or flight” mode, also referred to as acute stress response, releasing excessive amounts of hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. This process can result in physical health problems in addition to the condition’s psychological effects. So what exactly does stress do to your body? Musculoskeletal Problems Muscle tension is probably one of the first physical signs of stress. When your mind is...
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Night terrors, or sleep terrors, are a parasomnia, or undesired and abnormal behavior that occurs during sleep. Night terrors are distinctly different from nightmares, although they are such a rare issue that they aren’t well understood and are therefore often mistaken for bad dreams. Here’s a look at how night terrors happen and what some of the potential causes may be. Exactly what instigates sleep terrors is difficult to pinpoint. There does, however, seem to be a significant genetic link to night terrors —...
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Stress doesn’t only wear on your mind—it wears on your body as well. When you start getting stressed out, your brain switches into “fight or flight” mode, also referred to as acute stress response, releasing excessive amounts of hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. This process can result in physical health problems in addition to the condition’s psychological effects. So what exactly does stress do to your body? Musculoskeletal Problems Muscle tension is probably one of the first physical signs of stress. When...
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We all get older, it’s just the way things go. But when speaking about aging, we aren’t just talking about a number. Many factors contribute to the aging process, including our body’s susceptibility to wear and tear and basic functioning capabilities. We begin to notice aging catching up with us as every facet of our bodies is affected on a daily basis. It can change things like how prone we are to disease such as and increase in older individual’s susceptibility to illnesses like Alzheimer’s,...
Bipolar disorder is not a new concept in the medical field seeing as many people have been diagnosed with the condition. Awareness, as well as acceptance, has substantially increased. However, very little is known about distinguishing the two existing types of bipolar disorder which entail bipolar I and bipolar II. The importance of knowing the difference between the two conditions is evident in the course of diagnosis and treatment. Bipolar I Bipolar I is associated with at least one episode of mania. Mania is...
Bipolar disorder is a mental condition characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression. This disorder can be very serious and may result in employment problems, family conflict, or even heavy substance abuse. The severe health and social impact of this condition make diagnosis and treatment incredibly important. What types of bipolar disorder exist? There are two primary types of bipolar disorder: bipolar I and bipolar II. People with bipolar I disorder are severe cases who experience intense episodes of high energy and depression. Those suffering...
Bipolar disorder is a lifelong mental illness that causes extreme highs and lows in both behavior and in state of mind. These sudden emotional shifts are referred to as either manic or depressive episodes, and they can be the source of great difficulties in the life of someone who suffers from bipolar disorder. If you are affected by this disorder, there are some things you can do to minimize the effect it has on your life. Be involved If you are well-educated about your...
More often than not, personality disorders manifest themselves in a fashion that is quite evident not only to other people but to the victim as well. However, in a few scenarios, you may continue to experience troubles with your relationships or professional life but refuse to consider the possibility that you have a problem. In most cases, some people don’t read too much into their personality traits in the first place. Under such circumstances, it is a commendable option to raise the question, “Do I...
Anxiety attacks, commonly called “panic attacks,” arise suddenly and present with a variety of intense physical symptoms that can be mistaken for a heart attack. An anxiety attack can happen anywhere. Although stress is a factor and a trigger that may lead to an anxiety attack, often no trigger is immediately evident. The experience of anxiety attacks can lead to fear of repeat episodes. In some cases, this fear leads to an avoidance of public situations and full agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is a condition in...
Stress doesn’t only wear on your mind—it wears on your body as well. When you start getting stressed out, your brain switches into “fight or flight” mode, also referred to as acute stress response, releasing excessive amounts of hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. This process can result in physical health problems in addition to the condition’s psychological effects. So what exactly does stress do to your body? Musculoskeletal Problems Muscle tension is probably one of the first physical signs of stress. When your mind is...
Night terrors, or sleep terrors, are a parasomnia, or undesired and abnormal behavior that occurs during sleep. Night terrors are distinctly different from nightmares, although they are such a rare issue that they aren’t well understood and are therefore often mistaken for bad dreams. Here’s a look at how night terrors happen and what some of the potential causes may be. Exactly what instigates sleep terrors is difficult to pinpoint. There does, however, seem to be a significant genetic link to night terrors —...
Stress doesn’t only wear on your mind—it wears on your body as well. When you start getting stressed out, your brain switches into “fight or flight” mode, also referred to as acute stress response, releasing excessive amounts of hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. This process can result in physical health problems in addition to the condition’s psychological effects. So what exactly does stress do to your body? Musculoskeletal Problems Muscle tension is probably one of the first physical signs of stress. When...
We all get older, it’s just the way things go. But when speaking about aging, we aren’t just talking about a number. Many factors contribute to the aging process, including our body’s susceptibility to wear and tear and basic functioning capabilities. We begin to notice aging catching up with us as every facet of our bodies is affected on a daily basis. It can change things like how prone we are to disease such as and increase in older individual’s susceptibility to illnesses like Alzheimer’s,...