{"product_id":"2940154257203","title":"Coping with the Ups and Downs of Bipolar Disorder","description":"\u003cp\u003eBipolar disorder used to be called ‘manic depression’. As the name suggests, it is characterized by episodes of very low mood or depression and\/or high mood or mania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003en episode of very \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elow mood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/ depression\u003c\/strong\u003e involves feelings of hopelessness and despair. These types of bipolar symptoms can include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSad, despairing, hopeless feelings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoss of interest in food, work, sex and other people\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDifficulty sleeping or over-sleeping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eChronic aches or pains with no identifiable cause\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA high mood\u003c\/strong\u003e involves feelings of elation. This is also known as mania. These types of bipolar symptoms can include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRapid thoughts and\/ or speech\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eImpaired judgement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver-spending\/ buying unnecessary items on impulse\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnusually high levels of energy and little need for sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnrealistic beliefs about one’s own abilities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mixed mood\u003c\/strong\u003e involves a mixture of the above symptoms. For example, depressed mood with the restlessness and over activity of a manic episode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople usually experience both low and high moods, but some will have only high or low episodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBipolar disorder affects about one in every 100 adults. It can start at any time during or after the teenage years, although it is unusual for it to start after the age of 40. Men and women are affected equally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReachOut.com has developed a video with lots more information about bipolar disorder, the supports and support groups available and the ways you can help yourself. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desmond Gahan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46531630072049,"sku":"2940154257203","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/2940154257203_p0.jpg?v=1765898264","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154257203","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}