Tag: Bipolar Disorder

While mental illnesses like depression and anxiety are well known and understood fairly well, other illnesses like schizophrenia and obsessive compulsive disorder don't receive the...

Bipolar disorder is a debilitating condition that doesn’t only affect a person but also everybody else in his or her life. This condition can...

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that many of us presume to understand but in reality, we only have a vague idea of what...

Depression and bipolar disorder are among the most frequently occurring mental illnesses in both men and women. Most people have a good idea of...

Today, depression is one of the most prevalent mental disorders and has the capacity to affect our daily functioning. Due to situational circumstances, every...

While mental illnesses like depression and anxiety are well known and understood fairly well, other illnesses like schizophrenia and obsessive compulsive disorder don't receive the...

Comedians do more than just making us laugh. But, we often see some legendary comedians succumbing to mental illness. Studies show that their thinking, pattern of work, and behavior make them more vulnerable to psychotic behavior and mental illnesses. They are linked to schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. The fear of failure, the pressure of fame also play a role.

Hyper-energetic manic episodes involve sudden irritability, overwhelming bouts of happiness, inflated self-esteem, and reckless conduct. Low-energy depressive episodes involve sudden bouts of sadness, lack of focus, loss of memory, insomnia, and suicidal thoughts. By correctly identifying symptoms and seeking prompt expert help, people with this duality can better control their lives.

Vasavi Kumar is the creative author of The Way of Ayurveda: Stop Dieting Start Living and the free quiz “What's Your Dosha.” An entrepreneur...