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Jan 9, 2025 | 
msn.com | Elizabeth Forbes
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
bphope.com | Elizabeth Forbes |Allison Young
In the United States, depression rates have reached an all-time high, according to a 2023 Gallup poll. Nearly 1 in 3 American adults surveyed said they had been diagnosed with depression at some point. That’s an almost 50 percent increase from 2015. Even though depression is common, it doesn’t show up in a single, standard way for everyone. Depression is a surprisingly diverse illness with a correspondingly broad range of therapy options.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
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Jan 24, 2024 | 
bphope.com | Elizabeth Forbes |Allison Young
Home>Decoding Your Bipolar Diagnosis ViewsSaying “I have bipolar” is like saying “I like pizza.” Not because a serious chronic illness in any way resembles a tasty dish, but because both statements disguise an underlying diversity of experience. Take any two people who both like pizza: One might want a thin, crispy crust and lots of toppings, while the other goes for simple cheese and pepperoni on a doughy disc.
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Dec 2, 2023 | 
bphope.com | Elizabeth Forbes |Allison Young
ViewsIn the 20 years since she was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder, musician Sara L. has developed some ideas about what might be called the “upside” of the illness. “This is just my own kind of pet theory,” explains Sara, “that it confers personality characteristics … drive, ambition, energy, enthusiasm, and self-confidence. And when you’re well, those things come across in a positive, pro-social way.”Of course, Sara knows all about the “life-trashing” side of bipolar.
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Nov 21, 2023 | 
bphope.com | Elizabeth Forbes |Allison Young
Home>The Role of Yogic Breathing in Helping Your Bipolar Symptoms ViewsYoga makes you stronger and more flexible. Yoga improves your sleep, eases back pain and arthritis aches, and boosts energy. Yoga calms the mind, grounds the emotions, increases self-awareness. Yadda, yadda, yadda.
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Nov 14, 2023 | 
bphope.com | Elizabeth Forbes
Home>How to Mend Relationships Damaged by Bipolar ViewsIf only life came with a reset button. One push and voilà: Relationships unraveled by the behaviors of bipolar disorder would knit themselves back together. Of course, it’s not that easy to mend what’s broken — but it’s not impossible, either. What bipolar symptoms put asunder, effort and understanding may repair. When Barbara and her husband Gary separated after nearly 15 years of marriage, she was pretty sure the split would be permanent.
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Nov 5, 2023 | 
bphope.com | Elizabeth Forbes
Home>General Hospital’s Maurice Benard: Man with a Message ViewsEditor’s Update: Diagnosed with bipolar I disorder at age 22, Emmy Award–winning actor Maurice Benard has been a vocal advocate for increasing awareness ever since. Known for his role as “Sonny Corinthos” on the hit ABC soap General Hospital, he made the courageous decision years ago to have his bipolar written into his on-screen character.
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Oct 19, 2023 | 
bphope.com | Elizabeth Forbes
ViewsWhoever coined the phrase “man’s best friend” was on to something. Dogs — and cats and birds and other critters — have well-documented properties for boosting our well-being. For those living with bipolar disorder, pets can help improve our mood and maintain a healthy routine.
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Feb 17, 2023 | 
bphope.com | Elizabeth Forbes
