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Facts About Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is considered as an often misunderstood condition. Many people seem to use the term to refer to a condition that some doctors may not consider as bipolar disorder. Some may also have certain pre-conceived beliefs of the condition that experts consider wrong. Here are some facts that more people should know about bipolar disorder. Seasonal Bipolar Cycles Many people think that just because some people feel down one day and extremely happy the next, they might be bipolar. But actu…
Living with Bipolar Disorder
Most teens love to talk about their newest crushes with friends, getting admitted to the college of their choice, and having driver’s license. Not Robert. At 16, he is busy chasing girls and having sex one after the other, talking to dealers into selling him a new car although he does not have any money, and waging a week-long boycott of his high school physics class just because he is not happy with how the instructor teaches.Robert has bipolar disorder. He is only one of the 3 million American…
Types of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder describes a group of mood disorders characterized by one or more episodes of mania (unusually elevated mood) or depression (emotional low), or mixed episodes wherein features of both manic and depressive episodes manifest simultaneously. Bipolar disorder is classified based on the severity and nature of mood episodes: bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, and cyclothymic disorder.Bipolar I disorderAbout 2.5% of the American population, or nearly 6 million people, suffer from …
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder is associated with extremes: from recklessness to listlessness, mania to depression, high to low. Bipolar disorder is a mental illness typify by serious and disabling mood instability. It is also known as manic-depressive illness or manic-depression.Causes of bipolar disorderWhile little is known about the causes of bipolar disorder, it seems that various genetic, biochemical, and environmental factors are involved in triggering bipolar episodes. A number of studies reveal that …
Understanding Hate Crimes
Hatred is a normal human emotion. Many children hate it when siblings or playmates destroy their toys. College students hate it when they flunk their exams after so many sleepless nights drilling their brains. Employees hate it when their grouchy boss tears down their presentations without acknowledging the merits. We feel this emotion as a coping mechanism.However, feelings of hatred are unhealthy in many cases. The feeling is so strong that many people persecute those subjects of their hate. I…
How to Avoid Hate Crimes
This is not to scare you, but if you’re a member of the LGBT community or an ethnic community in the United States, then watch your back. You’re a likely target of hate crimes. Okay, this warning is a bit exaggerated, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Biased-based offenses or hate crimes are heinous acts. While they can’t always be prevented, you can take some precautions to help reduce your chances of becoming a helpless target.Avoid isolated or dark placesPerpetrators of hate crimes can …
Why People Have Negative Perceptions of Other People
Asians are number geeks. Gays are sexual predators. Muslims are terrorists. Members of the Church of Scientology are disturbed. Cheerleaders are dumb. Blondes are dumber. These negative stereotypes have been the source of so many hate crimes and why minorities remain disadvantaged. The question is: Why do some people develop negative associations about a certain group of people?Outgroup homogeneity effectMany studies on social psychology show that people have the tendency to see groups they are …
How to Control Anger
All of us get angry sometimes, but we have different ways of expressing this emotion. Some become quiet and try to calm themselves down. Others choose to blabber about why they’re upset. But many people turn into raging monsters when they get angry, provoked or unprovoked. It’s human nature to get angry. In fact, anger is at times a healthy human emotion. It’s a serious problem, however, when it becomes uncontrollable and destructive. It can wreck your personal relationships and ruin the qualit…
Understanding Male Depression
The National Institute Of Mental Health reports that yearly, there are about 6 million American men who suffer from depression. And psychologists are aware that men are less likely than women to report or seek help for all mental-health problems including their depression. Researchers and medical practitioners are starting to think that the usual signs of depression may not be represented in men’s experience with depression. Research resultsMen may resort to overworking (increases in fatigue), a…
Exercise Helps Keep Your Psyche Fit
Exercise is important to keep our bodies healthy and fit. However, exercise has more benefits than just physical fitness. In a meta-analysis made in 1990, it has been found that exercise can treat depression as well. A research team which included Penny McCullagh, PhD., found that:Exercise is a good antidepressant both instantly and over the long term.Exercise is effective in alleviating depression among all studied populations but is most effective in treating depression among the most physical…
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