“I’m not crazy.” “I am NOT crazy.” “I’m not crazy, I think.” “Maybe I am crazy.” I have said all of these words and maybe more ... Read More
Bipolar Disorder
Jenifer Lewis Overcoming Sex Addition, Bipolar Disorder & Learning How to Walk Again: “You Have To Love Yourself”
The powerful voice. The attitude. The smile. Those are all things we recognize about Jenifer Lewis, even if we may not recognize her name. ... Read More
Tardive Dyskinesia: What You Should Know If You Take Antipsychotic Medication
Tardive dyskinesia, also known as TD, is a rare involuntary neurological movement disorder, caused by using dopamine receptor blocking ... Read More
9 Symptoms to Tell if Someone May be Bipolar
Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person’s ... Read More
8 Types of Specific Tardive Dyskinesias You Should Know About
Tardive Dyskinesia is a rare condition affecting the nervous system, often caused by long-term use of some psychiatric drugs that treat ... Read More
What’s The Difference Between Bipolar Disorder & Depression?
Both depression and bipolar disorder are serious illnesses that can impact your quality of life. While they have their similarities, its ... Read More
Black History of Health: Kanye West
Though the whole world now calls him Ye, his parents named him Kanye Omari West, Before he became a multi-talented singer, rapper, ... Read More
Ask Dr. Tonya: Can My Bipolar Disorder Get Worse?
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, ... Read More
5 Ways Alternative Treatments Help Fight Bipolar Depression
Alternative treatments combined with prescribed medication have provided some people with bipolar disorder relief from symptoms. These ... Read More
Black Health of History: Phyllis Hyman
“I can't stand this living all alone. I can't stand this living all alone. I don't want to be, I don't want to be alone.” By the time ... Read More
The Upside Of Bipolar Disorder: Why Feeling Too Good Can Be Bad
Positive emotions like joy and compassion are good for your mental and physical health, and help foster creativity and friendship. But ... Read More
4 Ways To Be A Better Friend To Someone With Bipolar Disorder
If you have a friend who was just diagnosed with bipolar disorder, she will need your shoulder to lean on. She not only has to come to terms ... Read More