7 Myths About Bipolar Disorder

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Myth #6: People with bipolar disorder can’t lead a normal life

Although living with bipolar disorder can be a challenge, it is not impossible.

After a diagnosis is received, a person can regain control by learning as much as possible about the condition and being an active participant in the treatment process.

According to Helpguide, a person can prevent a minor mood change from escalating into a “full-blown episode of mania or depression” by becoming aware of triggers and early-warning signs.

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We have come a long way from early beliefs that mental illness was a result of supernatural phenomena, and resorting to brutal treatments.

However, to this day, we sometimes fall into negative attitudes and misconceptions about mental illnesses that can make it harder for people to reach out for help. One such example is bipolar disorder.

Check out our slideshow on some common myths about bipolar disorder.

Sources:

Living and Coping with Bipolar Disorder. Helpguide. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/bipolar-disorder/bipolar-support-and-self-help.htm

Rapid Cycling and its Treatment. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_brochures_bipolar_disorder_rapid_cycling

True or False? The Top 10 Myths About Bipolar Disorder. National Alliance on Mental Illness. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
http://www2.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=bipolar_disorder&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=35167

8 Myths About Bipolar Disorder. WebMED. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/features/8-myths-about-bipolar-disorder?page=1

Reviewed March 2, 2015
by Michele Blacksberg RN
Edited by Jody Smith