Bipolar Disorder - Online Counseling for Christians (516 hits)
We are hard pressed on every side,but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;persecuted, but not abandoned;struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Everyone has feelings of happiness and sadness once in a while. Feeling high and feeling low are part of life.But for someone with bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic depression), these feelings can be extreme:
-These ups and downs can be too much for a person to cope with.
-They can interfere with daily life.
-Sometimes they can even be dangerous.
The Ups and Downs:
-One day you may feel so depressed that you can't get out of bed. Work may seem impossible.
-On another day you may feel great and full of endless energy. You may feel like you’re getting a lot done. But other people might think that what you are doing is dangerous and out of control.
Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition. It can be hard for Healthcare providers to diagnose. But it's nothing to be embarrassed about. Learning more about how to manage the condition can help.
In This Group: -Learn about this illness.
- Recognize symptoms and diagnosis.
- Learn about the 4 main Types of Bipolar Disorder.
