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Sometimes it feels like your emotions rule your entire life. You’ll go from debilitating depression that makes getting out of bed a challenge to boundless energy that you can barely contain.  Learning how to deal with bipolar disorder isn’t easy, but it’s doable. By staying on top of your symptoms, recognizing your triggers, and having…

Living with bipolar disorder can feel like you’re constantly on high alert. You’re always wondering what’s going to cause an episode and what you can do to prevent it.  Your bipolar triggers are unique to you, but common examples include changes in sleep, periods of high stress, interpersonal conflict, and more. You can’t always avoid…

Living with bipolar disorder can make it feel like you never get a break from big emotions. Alcohol and its numbing effect provide temporary relief, but your relationship with it can quickly become toxic.   Bipolar disorder and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are certainly interconnected. It’s widely believed that people with bipolar disorder use alcohol as…

As a parent, you want what’s best for your teen, and you’re always trying to provide them with the structure, support, and care they need. Watching your teen go through anxiety can be excruciating, especially if you don’t understand what causes anxiety in teens or how to help.  The causes of teen anxiety are complicated.…

Fear is a natural, unavoidable part of life. However, sometimes fear becomes so overwhelming that you feel immobilized, preventing you from doing the things you love.  Telling the difference between an anxiety attack vs a panic attack isn’t always easy. Both conditions involve intense feelings of fear. However, anxiety symptoms usually persist, whereas a panic…

“I was equal parts terrified and relieved [when I was diagnosed]. Terrified because the veil was lifted but relieved that I finally had the knowledge of why I had suffered with various depressions and anxieties for so many years.” –Selena Gomez, on her bipolar I diagnosis. Living with a serious mental health condition isn’t easy,…

Are you constantly staying on top of everything at home, at work, and with your friends, despite the negative impact it has on your mental health? If that sounds familiar, you could be living with what some people call “high-functioning” depression. In 2023, nearly 37% of adults in Texas were estimated to have symptoms of…

Are you afraid that your child is having mood swings beyond what is normal for their age? Every child has some mood swings, but rapidly switching from high to low energy could be a sign of a serious mental health condition. If your child goes from extreme overconfidence to inconsolable sadness, they could be living…

An estimated four million women in America are living with bipolar disorder. Even though men and women both experience bipolar disorder, their symptoms aren’t always identical. Women with bipolar often have more depression and other symptoms linked to their menstrual cycles.  At Oceans Healthcare, it is important to provide women and their loved ones with…