One should expect romantic relations between patients on the psyche ward to be strictly discouraged by all levels of attending medical staff.  Now, one might say that this is an infringement on a patient’s basic rights to be able to freely interact with whomever however one pleases.  And at first glance, these policies seem quite oppressive, especially... Continue Reading →

This site caters specifically to bipolar audiences and so the discussion of anxiety disorders and panic attacks will take a purely slanted stance towards bipolar interests concerning these subjects.  While this section will touch briefly on descriptions and some discussion of anxiety disorders, the information provided will not be an extensive study of disorders but primarily... Continue Reading →

Jane and her husband were walking through a mall and there was an area set aside in the center for a blood drive.  They smiled at each other and shrugged guiltily.  Her husband said,"I guess we should do that one day, I haven't given blood in years." They both turned and glanced over at the... Continue Reading →

Suicidal thoughts (not medicated) Thoughts of self-injury, satisfaction in inflicting pain on oneself (not medicated) Self-destructive behavior (not medicated) Obsessive thoughts with death Reclusive tendencies Melancholy and taciturn disposition Extreme mood swings (being angry, sad, unemotional and apologetic at the spur of the moment) Often in tears Irritable Loss of concentration (small or large tasks... Continue Reading →

Unrealistic delusions of grandeur, you feel like you can do anything (not medicated) Take on too many projects, too large projects (it is impossible to finish them) (not medicated) Social butterfly  (everyone likes me, who cares attitude, need to socialize) (not medicated) Take dangerous risks (with your health, your job and your family) (not medicated)... Continue Reading →