Attack Your Comfort Zone

  Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). The mood episodes you experience and their intensity can vary depending on which type of bipolar disorder you have. The exact cause of bipolar disorder is unknown. Experts believe there are a number of factors that work together to make a person more likely to develop it. Bipolar Disorder is a brain disorder that causes changes in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function.  People with Bipolar Disorder experience intense emotional states that typically occur during distinct periods of days to weeks, called mood episodes. These mood episodes are categorized as manic/hypomanic (abnormally happy or irritable mood) or depressive (sad mood). People with Bipolar Disorder generally have periods of neutral mood as well. When treated, people with bipolar disorder can lead full and productive li...

Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). Although bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition, you can manage your mood swings and other symptoms by following a treatment plan. In most cases, bipolar disorder is treated with medications and psychological counseling (psychotherapy). Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder are two of the three major forms of Bipolar Disorder. If you or someone you know is dealing with bipolar disorder, educating yourself about the condition is important. Understanding the differences between Bipolar Disorder 1 and Bipolar Disorder 2 can help you plan for how to manage future mood episodes and get the best treatment for your mental health. Bipolar 1 Disorder  Bipolar 1 Disorder is characterized by extreme, intense mood episodes. Those with bipolar I experience intense mania, which lasts at least seven days. T...

Bipolar Disorder is a brain disorder that causes changes in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. People with Bipolar Disorder experience intense emotional states that typically occur during distinct periods of days to weeks, called mood episodes. These mood episodes are categorized as manic/hypomanic (abnormally happy or irritable mood) or depressive (sad mood). People with Bipolar Disorder generally have periods of neutral mood as well. When treated, people with bipolar disorder can lead full and productive lives. Bipolar Disorder commonly runs in families: 80 to 90 percent of individuals with Bipolar Disorder have a relative with Bipolar Disorder or depression. Environmental factors such as child abuse, stress, sleep disruption, and drugs and alcohol may trigger mood episodes in vulnerable people. Though the specific causes of Bipolar Disorder within the brain are unclear, an imbalance of brain chemicals is believed to lead to dysregulated brain activity. The average...

Life is full of its ups and downs. One day, you may feel like you have it all figured out. Then, at a moment’s notice, you’ve been thrown a curve ball. We’ll all face obstacles throughout life, to varying degrees. Often, overcoming obstacles in life was exactly what we needed at that moment to move in a positive direction. Life choices may be hard and something we don’t want to face it. Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward. Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. Those who move forward with a happy spirit will find that things always work out. You must learn how to overcome Life Obstacles!  Why Is It Important to Overcome LIfe Obstacles?  Overcoming Life Obstacles is an important part of life. It helps us to grow and learn from our experiences. When we face difficulties, we are forced to solve problems and find new ways to succeed. This can help us to develop...

Willpower means having the ability to control your thoughts and behavior in difficult situations. Willpower also allows people to arrive at decisions and then follow them through with perseverance until success has been achieved. Willpower makes all the difference in the world. It is what stands behind most success stories. It is what helps us create new habits and what keeps us on a chosen course no matter how difficult the road gets. Willpower is like a muscle to a certain extent, you can build it up over time. Willpower is the ability to resist short-term gratification in pursuit of long-term goals or objectives.  What is Willpower? Understanding willpower is essential to recognizing why we behave as we do and how we develop our resilience. Willpower is the ability to control one’s own behavior intentionally. It is part of how humans make decisions, particularly when it comes to prioritizing long-term goals or short-term gratification. Willpower is more than just saying “no...