I believe any support and information to help any people who have problems getting through the holiday season is worth sharing. This is a great re-blog in my opinion.
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness marked by extreme mood episodes ranging from mania to depression. Anxiety can be a symptom of bipolar disorder as stated by Dr. Emil Kraepelin, back in 1921. The International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) also claimed that anxiety is a symptom of bipolar disorder in a Task Force report on “mixed states” in bipolar disorder. They described this anxiety as:
- General hyperarousal
- Inner tension
- Irritability/impatience
- Agitation
- “Frantically anxious”
Individuals in mixed states may feel increased energy and have racing thoughts while also experiencing hopelessness and despair. They may have insomnia and increased risky behavior but also feel empty and blank inside and have unexplained crying spells.
While anxiety can be a symptom of bipolar disorder, it can also be a separate condition in addition to bipolar disorder. Having more than one condition or disorder is referred to as “co-morbid” and basically means that the…
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