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How can I tell if I have bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder (also called manic depression) is a mental disorder marked by unusual shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. Symptoms are usually intense and differ from the normal ups and downs of life.

Those with bipolar experience emotional states stronger than their usual states. These can last during specific periods, called “mood episodes.” When the episodes are excited, they’re manic. When they’re depressed, they’re depressive. Sometimes, people may show parts of both moods or have a “mixed state”.

Bipolar is further classified as type I and type II. Type I doesn’t typically include major depressive episodes (although one can still have depression symptoms), whereas Type II has at least one major depressive episode lasting 2 weeks and one of hypomania that lasts at least 4 days.

Drastic changes in mood, energy, and behavioural states may show up in episodes:

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5 natural ways to sleep better

Researchers recently published an article in International Journal of Science and Research that recommended these 5 natural ways for dealing with sleep disorders.

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3 food groups that may affect anxiety and depression symptoms

Belgian researchers recently published an article in the European Journal of Public Health, showing a connection between diet and symptoms of anxiety and depression.

The researchers analyzed the data of over 2,000 participants from the Belgian National Food Consumption Survey 2014. Participants were 10–64 years of age, and the survey included information about each person’s food intake and symptoms of anxiety and depress (what the researchers described as psychological distress). The researchers examined the relationship between these two datasets using logistic regression models,

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Do you have seasonal affective disorder? 6 ways to deal with it naturally

While many people are negatively affected by the reduction in daylight—making them feel gloomy—as much as 3% of the population has seasonal affective disorder.

SAD is more than just what people refer to as the “winter blues”. Those who have it find it difficult to function when it rears its head.

Canadian Mental Health Association has this to say about the disorder:

“SAD can be a debilitating condition, preventing sufferers from functioning normally. It may affect their personal and professional lives,

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8 ways to improve your sleep habits when Daylight Saving ends

The end of Daylight Saving Time is this weekend. In much of North America at least.

While most of the negative press surrounding Daylight Saving Time emerges in the spring, there are some concerns in the autumn, too. Most of us tend to use the switch to standard time as an excuse for poor sleeping practices. After all, we get an extra hour of sleep. It’s still a great time to remember good sleeping habits.

We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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How digestive issues affect EMPowerplus use

Digestive problems and bowel issues can be a source of concern and frustration for Truehope participants. If it’s not cramping and diarrhea, it’s cramping and constipation.

What causes these conditions? There are many factors, including diet, genetics, over-use of laxatives or diarrhea medication, or simply using many different types of prescription medications.

Whatever the cause, here are some suggestions to help you cope:

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Watch Truehope founder explain how Truehope began

Listen to Anthony Stephan give a firsthand account on how Truehope and EMPowerplus began.

In the video below, Anthony discusses how he started his children on this life-changing product and how it became the most researched and efficacious vitamin/mineral formula worldwide.

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New study from Peru finds fruits and veggies help mental health

Recently, Peruvian researchers published a study in the academic journal PLOS ONE, showing a connection depression levels and fruit and vegetables.

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Food insecurity connected to stronger depression symptoms

American and Ugandan researchers recently published a study in Public Health Nutrition showing a connection between food insecurity and depression.

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5 things to improve your mental health this autumn

For some people, as temperatures and daylight length drop, so does their mood. As seasons change, their mood can become more challenging to maintain.

Here are 5 things you can do this autumn to help maintain your mental health.

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Diet may improve depression in teen girls

Researchers in Iran, China, Canada, and UK recently published a study in Psychiatry Research showing a connection between depression in teen girls and the food they eat.

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