Individuals that have bipolar disorder may go through periods of mania that can significantly affect their lives. Often, mania and addiction coincide and cause further problems. Some studies have found that mania makes individuals more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as drug and alcohol use. Learning about the relationship between mania and addiction […]
Tag Archives: Mania
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Jun
Jun
Bipolar disorder is characterized by significant shifts in mood, energy, concentration, and impacts on daily life. Bipolar I disorder is specifically defined by manic episodes, which many people know but may not know their specifics. This lack of misunderstanding can lead to unfair stigmas or assumptions about those that experience mania. By breaking down the […]
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Jun
Jun
Due to inaccurate and harmful portrayals of bipolar disorder in the media, numerous misconceptions are believed by the general public. These misconceptions can lead to overarching stigma and misunderstanding, which can be detrimental to individuals with bipolar disorder. Alta Loma Transformational Services hopes to debunk common myths and misconceptions to help others better understand this […]
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May
May
Bipolar disorder is often misunderstood due to media portrayals of the disorder within movies, TV shows, newscasts, and more. For this reason, an increasing amount of stigma has resulted from a lack of knowledge surrounding bipolar disorder. One facet of this mental health disorder that is commonly misunderstood is mania. Often portrayed as a sudden […]
