Bipolar Disorder Treatment

Why patients with mania or hypomania cannot realize they are ill

Why Patients in Hypomania Say ‘I’m Fine’—Even When They’re Not

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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 …

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Winter triggers of mania in bipolar disorder and family support

Does Winter Trigger Mania or Hypomania in Bipolar Disorder?

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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 …

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