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Bipolar Disorder: Early Symptoms

By Victoria Ries

Early symptoms of bipolar disorder, or manic depression, may not be recognizable, even by a trained health professional. Early symptoms of the disorder often mimic drug or alcohol abuse; sometimes, poor school or work performance may be signs of the disorder. Therefore, treatment may be delayed until more definite signs of bipolar disorder surface. Early signs of bipolar disorder may be present...

Bipolar Type 2 Signs & Symptoms

By Sabrina Ashley

Bipolar disorders are in a group of mental illnesses that make a person exhibit extreme mood swings from mania to depression. One of the milder forms of the disease is bipolar Type 2. With Type 2 the lows and highs aren't as severe. Still, bipolar 2 can interfere with a person's life, causing disruption and the inability to function at times. Bipolar 2 is a treatable disease, but first it ...

Major Causes of Stress

By PokerPlayingDad

Stress is a very dangerous thing. Someone under a lot of stress can become difficult to deal with even if they are one of your family members, friends or your partner. Learning how different environments can result in stress and how to adjust to the stress that they inflict upon your life can help you learn to live with stress. It's natural to have some type of stress present in your life....

Natural Medicines for Bipolar Disorder

By Lacey Louwagie

Because of its combination of both extreme mood elevation and depression, bipolar disorder can be challenging to treat. Many people with bipolar disorder take more than one medication to successfully manage their symptoms. But recent research has shown that natural treatments, such as nutritional supplements, may also be effective in treating bipolar disorder---either when used alone or in...

Understanding a Manic Depressive

By Chris Beazer

Manic depression, also known as bipolar disorder, is a mental-health issue that affects hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Because the disease is marked by episodes of mania and depression, understanding why manic depressives act the way they do can be difficult for many people. Understand the symptoms of depression. These symptoms include chronic sad or anxious moods; feelings of...

Understanding Shy Men

By Megan Curley

Many people are naturally bashful or modest, and this trait can be endearing. When it comes to understanding a shy man, you need to have patience and compassion. Understanding a shy man takes some effort, but it can be done with some commitment and time. You must be willing to give a shy man the space he needs and appreciate any insight he provides into his shyness. Determine the type of...