What Is Impaired Judgment in Mania and Hypomania? One of the most confusing and painful things for families is this question: “If they are educated and intelligent, why can’t they see they are unwell?” The answer is impaired judgment. This is not stubbornness, ego, or denial on purpose. It is a core medical symptom of …
Why Patients in Hypomania Say ‘I’m Fine’—Even When They’re Not Read More »
A Psychiatrist’s Message to Patients and Families from Nagpur As a psychiatrist, one sentence I hear very often—especially during winter—is: “Doctor, they are not sleeping, fighting with everyone, but they say nothing is wrong.” Winter is usually associated with depression. But what many families don’t realize is that mania and hypomania can also flare up …
Does Winter Trigger Mania or Hypomania in Bipolar Disorder? Read More »
What Is Dementia? Dementia is not one disease. It is a group of conditions where the brain slowly loses its ability to: Remember Think clearly Communicate Make decisions Manage daily activities Over time, dementia affects behavior, emotions, mobility, bladder control, and personality. I often tell families in clinic: “Dementia is not just memory loss. It …
Dementia: Symptoms, Prognosis, and How Families Can Care Read More »