Should I ask my doctor for a bipolar test?

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

If you have bipolar, you likely experience emotional states stronger than usual. 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”.

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10 signs of depression

It’s normal for each of us to feel blue or sad, even for several days. If these persist for weeks or months, you could have depression. Not only does depression last for longer periods, it also can interfere with daily life routines and can adversely affect relationships in various ways.

Here are 10 common signs of depression that set depression apart from the normal low points of life.

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How drugs are stored in your fat tissue

Mary* was feeling great! She was no longer taking medications which made her feel emotionally numb and clouded. She felt clear-headed and stable, something she had not felt for a long time.

The Truehope program was really working!

She felt energized and motivated, so she began to go jogging. She wanted to improve her health and lose some of the weight she had gained over the last year. All at once her symptoms began to backslide.

When Mary called Truehope,

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13 nervous system trivia to impress your friends

From time to time, we shares several facts of nervous system trivia on our social media channels. We thought we’d compile a few of the facts here, facts that most people don’t know.

(Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, YouTube, and Pinterest.)

Without further ado, here are 13 nervous system trivia to impress your friends:

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The 3 subtypes of ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects almost 10% of American children between 13 and 18 years old, as well as 4% of U.S. adults over 18. ADHD has 3 primary characteristics: Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Although ADHD is a broad term, it does have 3 subtypes:

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New Zealand health legislation threatens Truehope research

Recently, mental health researchers Dr. Bonnie Kaplan and Dr. Julia Rucklidge wrote an article over at Mad in America about pending legislation in New Zealand that could have huge implications on micronutrient research, especially EMPowerplus.

The New Zealand government has already held first and second reading on the Natural Health and Supplementary Products Bill, which will limit access to minerals and vitamins.

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3 common depression disorders

Periods when you are feeling blue or sad are just part of life, and usually last a couple of days.

Depression, on the other hand, lasts for longer periods, can interfere with daily life routines, and can adversely affect relationships in various ways, including:

  • Emotions which are constantly sad or “empty”
  • Hopeless or pessimistic feelings
  • A belief that one is guilty, worthless, or helpless
  • They may be irritable or restless
  • Disinterest in activities,

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1 in 20 adults have ADHD

Although we might consider ADHD to be a childhood disorder, it’s far from rare for an adult to have it. In fact, WebMD claims that “about 4% to 5% of U.S. adults have it“ and that “while many kids with ADHD outgrow it, about 60% still have it as adults.”

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The characteristics of ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects almost 10% of American children between 13 and 18 years old, as well as 4% of U.S. adults over 18. ADHD has 3 primary characteristics: Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Inattention

  • Are effortlessly distracted, fail to catch details, are forgetful, and regularly switch activities
  • Find it difficult to focus
  • Are quickly bored with projects, unless it is something they enjoy
  • Find organizing and completing tasks, or learning something new, to be challenging
  • Struggle completing or submitting homework or other assignments
  • Often lose things which are essential in completing tasks
  • Have difficulty listening in conversations
  • Daydream
  • Are often confused
  • Sometimes move slowly
  • Struggle to quickly and accurately process information
  • Have a hard time following instructions

Hyperactivity

  • Are often restless,

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Truehope celebrates 20 years of health, hope, and happiness

On the 17th of this month, Truehope marked 20 years since the first time someone took our micronutrient formula that has since become our flagship product, EMPowerplus.

Even 20 years later, we proudly continue to produce quality products and offer unique mental health support for our clients. We have witnessed tens of thousands take control of their mental health, and we look forward to helping even more in the years ahead.

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