What If? Cognitive Distortions and How to Combat Them
I go to counseling regularly; every two weeks, to be exact.
I currently participate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a form of treatment that examines relationships between thoughts,
...Her Bipolar Life
Archives for Month: August 2013
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What I’ve Learned from Bipolar Disorder: Compassion
Five or six years ago, when I was newly diagnosed, I had nothing positive to say about bipolar disorder.
It takes a while to see the good in having a chronic illness.
...Peer Support: An Important Component of Bipolar Recovery
Living with a chronic illness like bipolar disorder requires a team. From the psychiatrist who prescribes medications to the therapist who assists in recovery, to our family and friends,
...Our Bipolar Brains
One of the greatest ways to fight stigma is to teach our loved ones about bipolar disorder’s biological basis.
Some people do not know that bipolar disorder is truly a medical illness that has been documented in imaging studies.
...Bipolar Intelligence: Blessing or Curse?
Late last year, scientists created a buzz when they announced there is a link between higher intelligence and mental illness.
This doesn’t surprise me at all.
...Working with Bipolar Disorder
In a survey by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 9 out of 10 people with bipolar disorder said the illness affected their job performance.
...Brian Williams and Why We Still Don’t Understand Mental Illness
Every weekday evening, Americans tune into NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in search of a well-informed perspective on the world’s top stories.