Talking About Bipolar Symptoms so Your Doctor Listens Clear communication with your doctor can lead to better treatment for bipolar symptoms. Here’s how to make your voice heard. After experiencing many cycles of mood symptoms throughout my high school years, I found myself desperately seeking an explanation for my highs and lows. After another severe depression, I was in a hospital, facing the... The post Talking About Bipolar Symptoms so Your Doctor Listens appeared first on bpHope.com.

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What Makes a Good Partnership With Your Psychiatrist? A collaborative relationship with your psychiatrist can make a big difference in bipolar care — here’s how to build trust and find the right fit. If you have a psychiatrist on your bipolar disorder treatment team, ask yourself this: Are you getting the most out of your relationship? Do you come prepared for your appointments... The post What Makes a Good Partnership With Your Psychiatrist? appeared first on bpHope.com.

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Ask the Doctor: When Bipolar Symptoms Return Experiencing another mood episode is not a setback you can’t overcome — with treatment, you can regain stability. It’s so frustrating when you’ve been doing so well for so long, and then, out of nowhere, you experience a return of symptoms. The disappointment is profound, and the setback is painful. A relapse of bipolar disorder... The post Ask the Doctor: When Bipolar Symptoms Return appeared first on bpHope.com.

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Ask the Doctor: How Advocacy Can Improve Your Bipolar Treatment Being your own advocate — or supporting a loved one — can help you access better care, navigate insurance, and feel more in control. Living with bipolar disorder presents unique challenges, not just in managing symptoms alongside a full life but also in navigating the complexities of the mental health care system. Mental health advocacy... The post Ask the Doctor: How Advocacy Can Improve Your Bipolar Treatment appeared first on bpHope.com.

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ADHD, Bipolar, or Both? Getting an Accurate Diagnosis Recognizing if an individual has ADHD or bipolar disorder is a vital first step, as treatments beneficial for one might be counterproductive for the other. Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder have some signs and…

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Healing From the Past Trauma of Undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder Psychotherapy focused on healing trauma can be helpful in bringing forgiveness for your past, peace in your present, and hope for your future. “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”— George Santayana, 1863–1952 Most of us are…

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