NIMH Booklet on Bipolar Disorder

Gathering together good and reliable resources about Bipolar Disorder can be challenging. There are a lot of articles on the Internet. The NIMH booklet on Bipolar Disorder is a well researched and scientifically sound resource. Here is a short excerpt from the article.

“How can I help myself if I have bipolar disorder?

It may be very hard to take that first step to help yourself. It may take time, but you can get better with treatment.

To help yourself:

• Talk to your doctor about treatment options and progress
• Keep a regular routine, such as eating meals at the same time every day and going to sleep at the same time every night
• Try to get enough sleep
• Stay on your medication
• Learn about warning signs signaling a shift into depression or mania
• Expect your symptoms to improve gradually, not immediately.”

To read the entire booklet online go to: Bipolar Disorder Booklet by NIMH