Forum Resources and Articles Lists
I thought of combining a list of links to other forum resources and articles in the Bipolar, Schizophernia & Psychosis Support subcommunity forums. All links in blue are clickable
*This post is currently in works and will be updated as new articles and resources forum posts are made*
General Topics
Awareness of Triggers and Vulnerabilities
Cyclothymia - Case of Mild Mood Disorder
Self Help - 16 Keys for Good Mental Health
Types and Benefits of Meditation
Bipolar Disorders
10 Ways to Support Someone with Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder and Sleep, Bipolar Insomnia
How to eliminate Bipolar disorder stigma
Stability in Bipolar Disorder Requires Routine
Schizophrenia (Schizophrenia Spectrum) and Psychosis
Supporting a Loved One with Psychosis
Thank you for all of these resources that you shared with us.
@Asherwolfice Thank you!
I have a question! So obviously for BI, there’s mania, then for BII, there’s hypomania. What EXACTLY is the difference? When has an individual made that jump from hypomania to mania?
@autumnalpaca Hi! I hope you are doing well. Mania and hypomania both can be very intense experiences for an individual going through them. I think it often brings alot of emotions and sometimes guilt when an episode of mania or hypomania ends. From my understanding I think hypomania lasts for a few days and mania lasts for a few weeks but every individual is unique and valid in their experiences ❤️
@autumnalpaca
Hello to you!
7 cups' resources about Bipolar can help you understanding better about it, give it a look on HERE
As a quick answer MANIA is more than just having extra energy to burn. It’s a mood disturbance that makes you abnormally energized, both physically and mentally. Mania can be severe enough to require you to be hospitalized.
HYPOMANIA is a milder form of mania. If you’re experiencing hypomania, your energy level is higher than normal, but it’s not as extreme as in mania. Other people will notice if you have hypomania. It causes problems in your life, but not to the extent that mania can. If you have hypomania, you won’t need to be hospitalized for it. (source Healthline)
Take care!
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@hillsideblues I made a new community growth path for people who live with bipolar disorder if anyone wants to try it: https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/bipolar-thriving/
If you do try it, please let me know what you think! It is open to members and listeners too.
I suffer bipolar depression since I was 16.
Thank you for all these helpful links
Thanks.
@hillsideblues
This is an awesome post! Thank you for compiling useful resources
Amazing!
Would you be able to include Schizoaffective disorder as well? A lot of people are not aware of this condition and it would be helpful if more people knew about it.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizoaffective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20354504
My friend has this and uses this as a reference for her symptoms to me. I have Bipolar 2.with hallucinations. I hope this help you a little.
Thanks I wasn’t able to see your link until today. You see it is a combination of schizophrenia and a mood disorder mine is bipolar type. It’s a standalone illness. It’s in the middle of the spectrum between schizophrenia and bipolar. Thanks for thinking of me. You’re a kind soul. Many blessings!
Hello everyone