Ask The Nurse Expert » Bipolar Disorder http://askthenurseexpert.com Your Expert Nursing Advise Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:09:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder http://askthenurseexpert.com/symptoms-of-bipolar-disorder/ http://askthenurseexpert.com/symptoms-of-bipolar-disorder/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:42:22 +0000 admin http://askthenurseexpert.com/what-exactly-is-bipolar-disorder-and-the-symptoms/

Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

I have read that it causes highs and lows. What exactly does that mean when you have highs and lows. Can someone give me a detailed and easy-to-understand explanation of bipolar disorder? Thanks in advance.

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I have to present a 20 minute seminar on bipolar disorder and I need to engage my class throughout the presentation. What are some questions I can ask them regarding bipolar disorder? Maybe an activity i can have them do in small groups?
ANYTHING?

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I have to present a 20 minute seminar on bipolar disorder and I need to engage my class throughout the presentation. What are some questions I can ask them regarding bipolar disorder? Maybe an activity i can have them do in small groups?
ANYTHING?

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Simple Things That Can Help Ease Bipolar Disorder At Home

My friend has bipolar disorder. I’m trying to convince him to move to Minnesota with me and he’s concerned about the harsh winters and how that would affect his moods. He already goes to psychotherapy and takes meds regularly. I know about sad lamps, and I’ve heard yoga helps too. Are there other things I can try to help ensure he’d have an easier time?

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I have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder on two occasions and I am not sure how to take it.
I have racing thoughts, mood swings, general anxiety, social anxiety,….

I am afraid to get close to people because I am concerned they will not approve of me when my disorder "kicks in".
What to do? What do you do?

Oh, and my doctor gave me Lithium (haven't started yet). Is anyone taking this? Does it work? What works for you? Are you embarrassed to have Bipolar Disorder?

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