Bipolar & Schizophrenia

This disorder affects your mood and your energy levels. It's also known as "manic depression." With it, you have periods, called "manic episodes," during which you feel happy and full of energy. You also have "depressive episodes." During these times you feel sad, hopeless and tired. You can even have episodes that are a mix of these intense feelings. These extreme mood swings can disrupt your life.

If you've been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you may have questions about what it means for you. Some people feel confused and scared. But bipolar disorder doesn't have to rob you of your life. You can learn to manage it. These tips can help.

This is a serious mental disorder. It affects the way you think. It can make it hard for you to manage your emotions. It can make you act strangely and it can disrupt your life.

If you've been diagnosed with schizophrenia, you may have questions about what it means for you. You may feel confused and scared. But schizophrenia doesn't have to rob you of your life. You can learn to manage it. These tips can help.