The coexistence of bipolar disorder and ADHD presents a complex challenge, particularly when it comes to medication management. Stimulants, often prescribed for ADHD, can raise concerns for individuals with bipolar disorder due to their potential to trigger mood swings or worsen existing symptoms. Understanding the Scenario Let’s consider the case of Chad. Chad has been […]
Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality?
Can you have bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder at the same time? I’ve been asked this question several times and the answer is yes. In fact, some people will refer to this as borderpolar. This isn’t an official term but one that’s coined by professionals in the field. One of the key places bpd […]
What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2?
Today’s video is about bipolar spectrum illness and is based on a viewer question from Saddam. He says Mam it is my fourth time i have been asking that i have been diagnosed with bipolar spectrum 3 years ago, now I’m 21…i have read a lot but I’m still confused…will my diagnosis change bipolar 1 […]
Can Too Much Hustle Make You Manic?
This video is based on a viewer question from Rena. It’s a long question that I’ve shortened. Here’s the gist: Rena feels she can’t do the things she used to do because of her bipolar illness. Essentially, she feels held back because she fears going hard the way she usually does will trigger a manic […]
What is a Prodrome?
In psychiatry, a prodrome refers to the period of time a person may exibit psychiatric symptoms that may not be serious enough to generate medical attention, but significant enough to cause problems in the person’s functioning. This period precedes the development of the full blown psychiatric disorder. One example of how this may manifest is […]
Provigil May Help With Bipolar Depression
There seems to be a lot of buzz about Provigil lately. I’ve mentioned in a previous post that Provigil is used to treat wakefulness disorders such as narcolepsy, sleep apnea and shift-work disorder. Psychiatrists and others have used Provigil off label (non-FDA approved reasons) for other indications such as an adjunct to antidepressants, to counteract […]