‘I didn’t sleep for six nights’: Health reporter on battling bipolar disorder

‘I didn’t sleep for six nights’: Health reporter on battling bipolar disorder

Emma decided to open up about her battle with bipolar to help remove the stigma around the invisible illness. Photo / Dean Purcell Journalist Emma Russell has written about living with bipolar disorder in the hope of helping at least one person feel less alone. I remember being about 15 years old and watching a … Read more

Bipolar disorder patient has these two mental problems, this problem comes when the weather changes

Bipolar disorder patient has these two mental problems, this problem comes when the weather changes

What is Bipolar Disorder: Among many types of mental problems, bipolar disorder is also included in highly sensitive diseases. In this disease, the patient has both depression and mania. Depression means depression and mania means some special changes in mood due to circumstance. Patients suffering from bipolar disorder have episodes of both these diseases. That … Read more

Labels like ‘psycho’ or ‘schizo’ can hurt. Here are alternative clinical terms

Labels like ‘psycho’ or ‘schizo’ can hurt. Here are alternative clinical terms

It is common to hear people use stigmatizing, discriminatory and hurtful labels such as “psycho”, “schizo” or “totally bipolar”. Others may minimize the conditions by saying that they, too, are “a bit OCD” because they value structure and organization. (Also read: 10 simple tips to control your mental health) This kind of everyday use of … Read more