10 Bipolar Depression Myths

Описание: What is bipolar depression? What does it feel like to be manic and hypomanic? What does it feel like to be depressed? We discuss what everyone needs to know about bipolar disorder.

Watch part 2 of this conversation - how to cope with bipolar disorder:    • 11 ways to cope with bipolar disorder  .

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10 Bipolar Depression Myths:
1. Bipolar means you're angry.
2. Bipolar disorder explains your emotions.
3. People with bipolar depression are abusive & manipulative.
4. Bipolar disorder is your fault.
5. Everyone with bipolar depression should be on medication.
6. People with bipolar depression are dangerous.
7. People with bipolar depression are just depressed.
8. Mania feels good.
9. Hypomania is sustainable.
10. Bipolar disorder is the catalyst for creativity.

Topics Discussed:
Bipolar disorder
Manic depression
Myths about bipolar disorder
Mania and hypomania
Medication
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy)
Mental health

Learn more:
Read Tristan's story: http://www.depressedforaliving.com/20...
Tristan article "Fall in Love with Your Future Self": https://goodmenproject.com/featured-c...
Ali on Tristan's podcast:   / episode-fifty-eight-ali-mattu  
Carrie Fisher and mental health: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/28/he...
International bipolar foundation: http://ibpf.org/
Coping with bipolar disorder: https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Menta...
Reddit's Bipolar community:   / bipolar  

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