The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Bipolar Disorder: Using DBT to Regain Control of Your Emotions and Your Life

BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA) What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0) How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en) Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLANespecially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad InstituteCitation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA) What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0) How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en) Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLANespecially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad InstituteCitation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

I think you need to get some DBT to work on your emotional dysregulation. What you’re describing is not a symptom of bipolar disorder. People can have intense emotions during episodes sometimes but it’s not a persistent issue unless something else is going on. What you’re describing is more consistent with borderline personality disorder. Some people have both conditions. BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA) What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0) How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en) Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLANespecially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad InstituteCitation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA) What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0) How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en) Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLANespecially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad InstituteCitation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

Sometimes there is a lot of stigma around our disorder. You might consider offering to go to a support group meeting with her or go to one on your own. NAMI and DBSA have free ones in the US. I’ll also attach some info for you to read through on your own here: BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA) What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0) How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en) Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLANespecially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad InstituteCitation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

Like they said above you can have both conditions together. BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA) What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0) How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en) Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLANespecially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad InstituteCitation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0 How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLAN especially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad Institute Citation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

You can have borderline personality disorder and bipolar together. If they’re keeping you on the bipolar meds they haven’t fully ruled it out. BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0 How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLAN especially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad Institute Citation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

A lot of your symptoms are consistent with a history of trauma and executive dysfunction in ADHD, stress can worsen symptoms. Based on what you’ve written I’m not seeing anything that is clearly consistent with Bipolar Disorder. You are hitting red flags for CPTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder so that should be evaluated as well once you get in to see a psychiatrist. Those tests online aren’t very helpful, you need a professional assessment. While you’re waiting for that you can look through these sources for more information on Bipolar Disorder. BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA) What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0) How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en) Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLANespecially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad InstituteCitation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

I think seeing a psychiatrist is the only way you’re going to get answers. I imagine that all of this has been incredibly hard and confusing and you’re not sure what to do because you have incomplete information. The best advice I can give you is to not make big decisions while you’re unstable. As hard as it is you need to put all of these big questions on pause until you’ve got some stability. Here is some info about Bipolar disorder that might be helpful for you. BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA) What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0) How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en) Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLANespecially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad InstituteCitation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

Look through these resources and if you think these things seem to align with what you’re experiencing write down the examples and concerns you have and talk to your psychiatrist about it. BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA) What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0) How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en) Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLANespecially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad InstituteCitation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

It’s pretty prolific in my family and I was very high functioning for a long time and so was in denial for many years. I was initially diagnosed at 26 with BP 2 after I had my first miscarriage. My diagnosis was changed to BP 1 when I was 32. I had a lot of hospitalizations for the next 2 years and some suicide attempts. Looking back I was clearly having episodes even in late childhood. I had a lot of trauma and an unstable home life so I think a lot of my symptoms were just chalked up to me being a traumatized child. Mood charting helps find patterns but you need to undergo an actual assessment to be diagnosed. The genesight test is not an accepted diagnostic tool. My psychiatrist said it’s really only helpful for her to know how much of a medication to prescribe. I also found I responded adversely to some of the things that were supposedly in the “safe,” category for me. BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA) What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0) How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en) Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLANespecially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad InstituteCitation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

If you need an antipsychotic I found Geodon to be weight neutral for me. The thing that has helped me the most with my mania are the anticonvulsants, I take Lamictal and Trileptal together. I did not tolerate seroquel, abilify, latuda, or vraylar. My body just doesn’t like that class of meds. The worst thing about being new to the Bipolar diagnosis is playing med roulette. Everyone has unique biochemistry and it can take time to figure out the right combination for yours, you have to just keep trying stuff until you find something that works and has side effects you can handle. It may take up to a year or more before you get a full handle on things, though some people are lucky and find the first thing they try does the job. Took about 18 months to get my meds sorted. BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA) What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0) How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en) Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLANespecially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad InstituteCitation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA) What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0) How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en) Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLANespecially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad InstituteCitation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0 How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLAN especially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad Institute Citation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

Typically monotherapy with an SSRI or SNRI is a huge problem if you’re bipolar. It tends to push us into mania or mixed mania. If you’re questioning whether bipolar could be an issue for you, I’ve attached some things that might help. BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0 How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLAN especially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad Institute Citation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0 How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLAN especially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad Institute Citation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

Some resources for you: BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0 How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLAN especially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad Institute Citation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0 How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLAN especially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad Institute Citation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

Yes, unless it’s induced by illicit drug use and never happens again it’s considered Bipolar if you have one full manic episode (BP 1) or one hypomanic episode and 1 depressive episode BP 2. BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0 How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLAN especially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad Institute Citation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0 How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLAN especially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad Institute Citation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0 How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLAN especially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad Institute Citation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0 How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLAN especially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad Institute Citation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0 How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLAN especially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad Institute Citation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0 How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLAN especially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad Institute Citation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0 How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLAN especially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad Institute Citation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0 How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLAN especially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad Institute Citation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#

You’re totally normal, I’ve been on meds for years and I still have several episodes a year. I’m rapid cycling. The episodes aren’t as severe as they used to be though and I’m not ending up in the hospital or higher level of care anymore. So, the meds help a lot but they aren’t a cure, at least for me. Most people with BP have atypical presentations, it’s actually far less common to have classic bipolar where lithium manages it all and people go years in between episodes. Check out Dr Tracey Marks, she has some good episodes on it. If you scroll down this list below there are some links to specific YouTube episodes: BIPOLAR INFO FOR NEWBIES Different types of bipolar and DSM-5 criteria: https://www.psycom.net/bipolar-definition-dsm-5/ https://floridabhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bipolar-Disorders_Adult-Guidelines-2019-2020.pdf Self help workbooks that are helpful: [https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Basics-Unpacking-Understanding-Solutions/dp/1736650904/ https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Workbook-Disorder/dp/1572246286/ For anyone newly diagnosed or still learning to manage their disorder: I also recommend watching the bipolar videos by Dr. Tracey Marks on YouTube, she is a highly respected psychiatrist and has lots of great information in her videos. These are the questions I most often see asked in these groups so I hope these are helpful: Bipolar 1 Disorder or Bipolar 2 Disorder - Which is Worse? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLWlAqCpLA What is bipolar spectrum? Will it become bipolar 1 or bipolar 2? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WXbvzELws0 How to manage bipolar disorder - 6 Strategies https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=awPP5YrVGyY&vl=en Bipolar vs Borderline Personality Disorder – How to tell the difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MLl4b9726wA Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G8JHjN2AaxA What is Mixed Mania and How Do We Treat It? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-1NEwarUg How Long Does Rapid Cycling Last? Switching vs Cycling https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fR937Rp6Xmg Rapid Cycling Bipolar and Ultra rapid Cycling and Ultradian. Why Does it Happen? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2i35Y9J9k Classic Bipolar Vs Atypical Bipolar and How to Tell the Difference https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UQSBVZoEFU8&vl=en If you want to see more of her videos you can type “Tracey Marks Bipolar,” in the YouTube search bar, she has a ton of videos geared to bipolar disorder you can choose from. She also has videos for other psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, etc. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CRISIS PLAN especially if you have a history of suicidal thoughts and/or self destructive behavior during bipolar episodes. Current Research on Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: “The Emerging Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder-PMC” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5755726/ “Researchers find first strong genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder” Broad Institute Citation at bottom of article https://www.broadinstitute.org/news/researchers-find-first-strong-genetic-risk-factor-bipolar-disorder#