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,
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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,
...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.
...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,
...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.
...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.
...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.
...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.