How I Handle Work During Bipolar Episodes
As a business owner, work doesn’t just stop because I am having a major mental health episode. There are no paid days off, no sick leave, no FMLA ....
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The Day I Found Out I Had Bipolar Disorder
I can tell you my age, year, and place when I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. 26 years old; in 2003, I was committed to a psychiatric hospital ....
I Couldn't Stop Talking, Even When I Tried: Living Through Bipolar Pressured Speech
I used to know pressured speech from the outside. When I worked as a therapist, it was something I knew to listen for when a client talked. I would listen for the telltale signs ....
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Skin Care During Pregnancy: What’s Safe, What’s Not, and Why Your Skin Feels Weird
If you're pregnant (or planning to be) and suddenly questioning every product in your bathroom, you’re not alone ....
Your Gut Health, Colds, and Flu
Cold and flu season is upon us again, and this year is a doozy. In addition to the flu vaccine, supporting your gut health with good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can help protect you against viruses ...
Inflammaging: The Silent Skin Agitator Behind Premature Aging
You’ve likely heard about inflammation as it relates to chronic disease, but in dermatology, there’s another form that’s quietly gaining attention: inflammaging ....