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Bipolar Mania and Overspending: How...

Manic episodes often lead to impulsive...

Is It Real Love or...

When you’re swept up by euphoria...

Bipolar Mania and Overspending: How to Safeguard Your Savings

Manic episodes often lead to impulsive spending, drained bank accounts, and financial stress. Learn how to protect your savings with expert tips and real-life strategies. During the highs of bipolar disorder, money can seem limitless, and the desire to spend it feels urgent and wise. But when the high ends — and in a crash — regret and reality set in. We’re left with closets and cupboards stuffed with unneeded items or, at worst, emptied savings accounts and enormous credit card bills. Overspending splurges — whether buying the same...

Bipolar Mania and...

Manic episodes often lead to impulsive spending, drained bank accounts, and financial stress. Learn how to protect your savings with expert tips and...

Is It Real...

When you’re swept up by euphoria and intense emotions, how do you know if it’s true love or a bipolar mood episode? Learn...

Real-Life Insights on...

Discover real experiences from our bipolar community on the potential benefits and challenges of ketogenic therapy for mood stability and metabolic health. Metabolic psychiatry...

How to Spot...

As a friend of someone living with bipolar disorder, you can offer valuable support by staying alert to the signs of both depression...

Children’s Charity ‘Nip...

(image: Unsplash: Lesli Whitecotton) A new film by the charity Nip in the Bud exposes the hidden dangers of social media and smartphone use...

Secrets to Securing...

Last Updated: 15 Sep 2024 Sleep is important to stability when living with bipolar disorder, and I often use some simple strategies to catch...

Surprising Medications and...

Certain common medications, OTC products, and supplements may worsen bipolar symptoms — or even lead to a first-time diagnosis if you’re at risk. After...

Seasonal Shifts and...

Autumn can be all about bright, crunchy leaves and fresh, crisp air. With bipolar, it can also involve excess or depleted energy —...

No Panic Charity...

Yesterday was World Suicide Prevention Day. This awareness day is so important as the rate of suicides in the UK and globally is...