The correct description of Bipolar Disorder(s).
As with a lot of mental health difficulties, Biploar Disorder gets inaccurately categorized and described among the general public and in pop culture. This is a great read that explains Bipolar I and II disorder well.
What therapists want people to know.
I bet most mental health professionals would agree with this.
Family issues are alway painful…
Do you feel like an intruder in your own family?
Malignant narcisssim , narcissistic tendencies or something else?
I notice that narcissism gets thrown around as a descriptor more often these days. Perhaps its a new “buzz word” that people don’t fully understand? Even so, it is an incredibly powerful descriptor that should be used appropriately. People can sometimes present with narcissistic tendencies, but that is not the same thing as having a diagnosis. There are different types of narcissism. Check this article out to find out more and to make sure you are accurately using this descriptor.
The mind and body connection.
The body knows.
Signs your mental health may need some attention.
Do you ignore signs that your mental health may need some attention? Check this article out for help identifying the signs.
There are both pros and cons to diagnosis.
Diagnosis can be limiting and used in a pejorative manner. We need to be applying them with careful consideration.
Eating well and mental health.
Healthy eating can impact your mood and overall wellness. Healthy diet and exercise is NOT a replacement for mental health therapy or medication management, but certainly a good addition to your mental health treatment plan and to an overall healthier you.