Bipolar 1 vs. Bipolar 2 Navigating the complexities of bipolar disorder involves distinguishing between its two primary types: Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2. This often causes confusion, even among mental health providers! A common misconception is that Bipolar 2 is a less severe version of Bipolar 1. While hypomanic episodes in Bipolar 2 are less […]
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DSM 5 Bipolar 2 Disorder Criteria Exploring the complexities of mental health can reveal conditions with confusingly similar symptoms, complicating diagnosis and treatment. Last week we explored Bipolar I Disorder, and today we dive into Bipolar II Disorder, another condition often mistaken for ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, or even autism. Additionally, Bipolar II’s subtleties within
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Navigating the complex landscape of mental health can be challenging, especially when identifying conditions with overlapping symptoms. Bipolar is one of those conditions with a complicated clinical picture, presenting symptoms that can mimic those of Borderline Personality Disorder or ADHD. Moreover, even within its own spectrum, distinguishing between Bipolar I and Bipolar II remains puzzling.
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Treatment approaches for anxiety significantly vary between neurotypical and Autistic individuals, reflecting the unique characteristics of Autistic anxiety. Neurotypical anxiety often acts like a misfiring alarm system, signaling danger in safe situations. In contrast, Autistic anxiety not only responds to these typical triggers but also involves anxiety-like experiences characterized by intense overwhelm and dread. This
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How Connected are Autism and Anxiety, and Does it Impact Autistics More? Earlier this year, I found myself seeking some much-needed sunshine on a trip to California with my youngest child. One day, as we enjoyed the small backyard pool, I noticed electrical wires overhead. A stormy scenario unfolded in my mind: the wires breaking
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