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Understanding Predominant Polarity In Bipolar Disorder

Many of my clients have asked me what polarity is in Bipolar Disorder. The topic is often discussed on YouTube and other social media. Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression). However, within the spectrum of bipolar disorder, there exists a […]

Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use Disorders (SUDs)

  In my 20 years experience as an addiction specialist, I have seen many of my clients who have bipolar disorder also struggle with substance use disorders (SUDs). They use alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, gaming or porn to escape the intense mood swings. Unfortunately, they use them as self-medication instead of taking their prescribed medication. There is […]

Interpersonal And Social Rhythm Therapy vs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  Understanding Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). Managing these mood swings and stabilizing one’s daily routines are key goals in treatment.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) CBT is a widely recognized therapeutic model used to treat various mental […]

The Difference Between Laziness, Lack of Motivation, and Depression

The Difference Between Laziness, Lack of Motivation, and Depression Being lazy, demotivated, and depressed often seems so similar that when you try to get rid of any of them, you find it tough to differentiate in the first place. Having the proper understanding of the problem makes it easy to get the correct solution without […]

How Positive Thoughts Can Benefit Your Mental Health.

Have you ever been told, “think positive” or “look at the positive of the situation”? Well, many pieces of research show that positive thoughts do affect your mental and physical health in a very positive way. These studies prove that positive thinkers tend to be less stressed, healthier, and have better overall health. Well, setbacks […]

6 Proven Ways To Push Yourself To The Next Level.

Success never comes by staying within your comfort zone because when you limit yourself, you tend to miss out on a lot. Limits are what come between your goals, success, and yourself, so you’d need to break them if you want to go ahead. Breaking a limit could bring a lot of resistance that could […]

How Does Trauma Affect the Brain?

When you go through a trauma, your brain typically fails to perform. It shifts to survival mode, ultimately affecting your mental health, memory, brain functioning, and brain structure. Moreover, after facing trauma, you cannot usually survive in your routine. There is a considerable difference between trauma brain vs normal brain, but in most cases, the […]

What are you BEING?

Marnie Kahn

What we are BEING is so much more than just an attitude or a mood that we are feeling in the moment. It is so much more than being upset with someone for not following through on a promise or being angry with someone for not being thoughtful. Our BEINGness is an emotional state that […]