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Dysphoria: The Dark Side of Bipolar Mania

Michael G. Pipich MS, LMFT on January 18, 2021

Bipolar disorder often goes undetected and wrongly treated. Dysphoric mania might be the biggest reason why.

Bipolar disorder often goes undetected and wrongly treated. Dysphoric mania might be the biggest reason why.

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Bipolar and Borderline: A Differential Roadmap

Michael G. Pipich MS, LMFT on May 28, 2020

Bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder are often mistaken for each other. Knowing the differences between the two, and when they may coexist, can improve treatment.

Bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder are often mistaken for each other. Knowing the differences between the two, and when they may coexist, can improve treatment.

Psychopharmacology

How to Have a Conversation About Medication in Therapy

Michael G. Pipich MS, LMFT on December 28, 2019

Fear and stigma can disrupt the role of medications in psychological care. But a knowledgable, open discussion can improve overall success in therapy.

Fear and stigma can disrupt the role of medications in psychological care. But a knowledgable, open discussion can improve overall success in therapy.

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Bipolar Disorder and Suicide: What 12,000 Lives Can Teach Us

Michael G. Pipich MS, LMFT on August 30, 2019

About one-fourth of all deaths by suicide may be related to bipolar disorder. Here are some key reasons why.

About one-fourth of all deaths by suicide may be related to bipolar disorder. Here are some key reasons why.

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Creativity in Bipolar Disorder: Fabulous or Fatal?

Michael G. Pipich MS, LMFT on June 28, 2019

People with bipolar fear losing creativity, so they often avoid treatment. Here’s how therapy can save them and their creative abilities.

People with bipolar fear losing creativity, so they often avoid treatment. Here’s how therapy can save them and their creative abilities.

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Are You Depressed or Is It Bipolar Disorder?

Michael G. Pipich MS, LMFT on December 7, 2018

People with bipolar disorder are often misdiagnosed with major depression. Here's how to tell the difference.

People with bipolar disorder are often misdiagnosed with major depression. Here's how to tell the difference.

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How to Recognize Bipolar Disorder in Children

Michael G. Pipich MS, LMFT on November 15, 2018

Does your child display outbursts of anger, excitability, anxiety or rage, followed by depression and despondency? These could be the first signs of bipolar disorder.

Does your child display outbursts of anger, excitability, anxiety or rage, followed by depression and despondency? These could be the first signs of bipolar disorder.

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What You Can Do About Postpartum Bipolar Disorder

Michael G. Pipich MS, LMFT on September 24, 2018

Mood swings during pregnancy or after childbirth could be a lot more than stress. They could be the first signs of bipolar disorder.

Mood swings during pregnancy or after childbirth could be a lot more than stress. They could be the first signs of bipolar disorder.

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The Bipolar-Addiction Connection

Michael G. Pipich MS, LMFT on September 10, 2018

Having problems staying sober? An undetected bipolar disorder may be standing in your way.

Having problems staying sober? An undetected bipolar disorder may be standing in your way.

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Genetic Factors in Bipolar Disorder: No Reason to Be Ashamed

Michael G. Pipich MS, LMFT on August 7, 2018

Knowing that bipolar disorder is strongly genetic means nobody is at fault.

Knowing that bipolar disorder is strongly genetic means nobody is at fault.

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Getting Fully Aquainted with Bipolar Disorder

Michael G. Pipich MS, LMFT on July 9, 2018

While there's more bipolar coverage in the media, it hasn't changed the lack of understanding and stigma that keeps people from treatment. Now's the time to really meet bipolar.

While there's more bipolar coverage in the media, it hasn't changed the lack of understanding and stigma that keeps people from treatment. Now's the time to really meet bipolar.