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depression bipolar disorder (manic, as she should be called), had its share of media attention recently, with stories of Britney Brittney and others. About one in 70 people affected by bipolar disorder, and does not discriminate – men and women, all races, all socioeconomic strata and all age groups. Usually begins in late adolescence or early 20s.

We know from studies of identical twins about 70% of twins, if one shows bipolar, the other is the disturbance. What of the other 30%? Bipolar Disorder is a genetic predisposition – that is, you’re born with vulnerability – blood relatives often one or more it – but you can have no symptoms until it is triggered by another factor. Triggers may be child abuse is a serious physical or emotional trauma at any stage of life, catastrophic loss, poor nutrition, exposure to toxins, drugs, antidepressants (one of the factors most common precipitation), lifestyle high stress, or prolonged lack of sleep. All these and more can the cycle of bipolar mood swings, ranging anywhere from depression severe disability for a period of weeks or months at a time – at levels hypomania (feeling of tension, powerful, creative, needs little sleep, sexual super kick, production, communication and outgoing and fearless mentioned) to mania extreme for some (all the symptoms just, the lack of discernment, the high-risk behavior, delusions, grandiosity, and even paranoia and hallucinations).

As you can see, this is not a disease easy. It caused many suicides, domestic violence, financial ruin, broken families and legal problems for people who are in their “normal” state of mind, compassion, intelligent and responsible members of society parents and spouses.
If you have more chance of success, the more positive aspects of the use of high bipolar hypomania (mania or low-level “) to their advantage. Billionaire Ted Turner is a good example.

One of the most important are the psychological problems that exist outside of the impact of neurological disorders. For example, a woman with a history of childhood sexual by a family member who has never fully addressed the trauma of violence and then developed chronic symptoms of bipolar disorder. The trauma is a constant latent, unconscious source of emotional pain, low self-esteem, self-hatred, shame, guilt and fear. All these negative thoughts and emotions are important elements of both manic and depressive disorder.

Both depression and mania can be regarded as an expression of deep inner pain, shame and inadequacy. If this is obviously down. But as manic, the person may be too confident, self-esteem issues with unrsolved powerful, authoritative, spiritually tuned artistic, brave, perhaps invulnerable. And some of these exceptional qualities may be very authentic, as they last. No one would ever suspect that in their heart, they feel totally inadequate and useless. And in the manic or manic state of the victim are usually unaware of their own feelings of emptiness or shame. There is an element of narcissism, so that you do – the grandiose sense of power that comes with mania. It is not the fault of the person. Now they are on autopilot. The brain has caught fire and burned out of control. Only drugs or the time it will take the person to the ground. Sometimes they may reach a point of total exhaustion before collapsing, and then the depression hits. This is a Double Wammy. Now they are depressed, feelings of shame and worthlessness deep, and the need for what they can handle, while the manic chaos. A hell for many people. Once a person develops symptoms of full blown bipolar disorder, the medical profession – to integrate the psychiatric point of view – is that it is a chronic, life without pay – and only drug and a healthy lifestyle can help manage symptoms. Solving the major problems that underlie however (such as trauma of child abuse), low self-esteem, to overcome their own thoughts or self-criticism of the abusive relationship, and so on, can go a long way to mitigate many of the serious mood swings of bipolar disorder. Drugs, at a certain level, are usually needed – but I saw how some people learn to grow without them. In the midst of a crisis, however, drugs are often faster, safer, more efficient way to get things under control. Which approach also select individuals, it is very important to understand that the emotional problems of the past and play a role in the creation of emotional instability and mood swings. Psychotherapy (talk therapy each week), support groups bipolar psychology techniques like EFT energy, and mind-body practices like yoga, tai chi and meditation, and nutrition healhty, supportive relationships, adequate sleep, exercise and good food can make a huge difference for people with bipolar disorder. page for more information on alternative and holistic treatment of bipolar disorder, my website.