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Sleep as a Mood Stabilizer in Bipolar Disorder
Sleep as a Mood Stabilizer in Bipolar Disorder

If you have bipolar disorder, getting the right amount of sleep at the right time of day is absolutely critical in achieving and maintaining mood stability. Good sleep at night clearly exerts mood-stabilizing benefits. This article addresses several strategies for improving mood stability in bipolar disorder and discusses the tradeoffs faced in regulating your activities and schedule.

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WellnessLen Lantz, MDThe Psychiatry ResourceWellness, Sleep, No Sleep, Sleep Habits, Sleep Hygiene, Bipolar Disorder, Psychiatry, Psychiatrist, Diagnosis, Mood Stabilizer, Behavioral Activation, Habit, Natural, Depression, Medication, Medicine, Tradeoff, Mania, Hypomania, Drugs, Alcohol, Cycling, Circadian, Rhythm, Pacemaker, Night, Behavior, Insomnia, Meds, Positive, Rest, AvoidanceComment
Controlling Your Emotions in Parenting: Helping Yourself First
Controlling Your Emotions in Parenting: Helping Yourself First

While children can be quite wonderful, our kids can also pull emotional responses out of us that leave us feeling exhausted and frustrated. This article covers the importance of taking care of your emotional health as a means of enjoying parenting more and increasing your effectiveness as a parent.

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ParentingLen Lantz, MDThe Psychiatry ResourceParenting, Children, Child, Family, Kids, Kid, Communication, Positive, Mindfulness, Self-care, Anger, Anxiety, Irritability, Yelling, Resilience, Avoidance, Behavioral Activation, Exercise, Fun, Meditation, Natural, Rest, Wellness, SacrificeComment