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1 month ago | 
bphope.com | Lynda Williams |Seth Gillihan
Home>3 Mantras That Help Me Through Bipolar Depression Views Winter is usually when I’m at my lowest.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
bphope.com | Natalia Lusinski |Seth Gillihan
Views Bipolar irritability can signal a mood shift, which can inadvertently affect those around you — whether it’s your partner, friend, family member, coworker, store clerk, or whoever happens to be in the vicinity. No one wants to be irritable or snap at others, so it’s essential to recognize potential irritability triggers. You can start by asking yourself:Have I been getting enough sleep?
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
qoshe.com | Seth Gillihan
Much of your memory is retrospective or trying to recall information that you learned: What is that guy’s name? Who was president in 1958? What’s my password? Another crucial type of memory is prospective: remembering to remember. You rely on prospective memory when you remember to:Failures of prospective memory can be especially frustrating facepalm moments because you did remember at one point. We’ve all told ourselves, “Don’t forget ___!” only to have it slip our minds at the crucial time.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
bphope.com | Sasha Kildare |Seth Gillihan
ViewsAs a working mom, simplifying the holiday season became necessary years ago. Streamlining and simplifying are two ways to meaningfully reduce anxiety, especially the anxiety that comes with uncertainty around having company: Who’s coming over? Will everyone get along? How long will they stay? Did I make enough food? And so on. Since stress and anxiety can be mood triggers for those with bipolar disorder, it’s important to make things as anxiety-free as possible.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
bphope.com | Natalia Lusinski |Seth Gillihan |James Phelps
Home>2024’s Must-Read Books on Bipolar DisorderWhen it comes to bipolar disorder, sometimes it may be difficult for loved ones to understand what the person is experiencing. While they often view it through the lens of caregiving, they may not grasp the individual’s personal perspective. That’s where these books come in.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
psychologytoday.com | Seth Gillihan
Being let down by important figures can lead to interpersonal challenges such as feeling mistrustful. A difficult home life can also lead to issues related to mood, anxiety, tension, and stress. Persisting through hard times is a sign of courage and strength. Source: lexashka / Adobe StockIt’s hard to pin certain struggles in adulthood on specific experiences in childhood.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
qoshe.com | Seth Gillihan
It’s hard to pin certain struggles in adulthood on specific experiences in childhood. People with similar upbringings can turn out very different, and kids with completely different home lives can grow into adults who share many emotional or behavioral patterns. Nevertheless, research studies consistently find that difficult experiences in one’s family of origin raise the risk for various problems later in life.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
psychologytoday.com | Seth Gillihan
The day often looks most threatening when viewed from the early hours. Hormone cycles and the structure of the morning play key roles in heightening anxious arousal. Physical and mental shifts can help you manage morning anxiety. Source: L Ismail/Adobe StockAnxiety levels fluctuate throughout the day. Many people find that their anxiety is highest during the morning hours, often before they even open their eyes and get out of bed.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
qoshe.com | Seth Gillihan
Anxiety levels fluctuate throughout the day. Many people find that their anxiety is highest during the morning hours, often before they even open their eyes and get out of bed. You might feel like you just need to get through the first part of the day and at some point anxiety will quiet down. By the evening you may be feeling fairly calm and wonder why things felt so dire in the morning.
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
bphope.com | Meg LeDuc |Meg LeDuc lives |Seth Gillihan
Home>Friendship Cycles: How Bipolar Shapes and Strengthens Relationships ViewsIn 1960, writer and theologian C.S. Lewis wrote The Four Loves, exploring different kinds of love and relationships; this is where we find a wonderful quote on friendship often paraphrased as, “Friendship is born at that moment one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’”What was true for Lewis still holds true today — especially for those of us struggling with a mental health issue.
