Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that affects 2 million Americans today. It’s characterized by both manic (e.g., need for less sleep, high energy, losing touch with reality) and depressive (e.g., lack of energy, lack of motivation, loss of interest in daily activities, suicidal thoughts) episodes. These episodes can last anywhere from days …
How Bipolar Disorder Impacts Women
Bipolar is associated with mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. The course of bipolar disorder differs greatly between men and women. For women, there are more depressive mixed or rapid cycling episodes. This means that any manic episodes they experience aren’t as severe. It also means that their depressive episodes last longer. …