World Bipolar Day (WBD) is a global initiative founded by various professional societies and foundations to bring world awareness to bipolar disorders and to eliminate social stigma. Through international collaboration, the goal of World Bipolar Day is to bring the world population information about bipolar disorders that will educate and improve sensitivity towards the illness. WBD is celebrated each year on March 30th, the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed as probably having bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes abnormal strong shifts in mood, activity levels and energy, and severe suffering for patients and caregivers. This disorder constitutes a major health economic challenge for societies: according to the most recent WHO global burden of disease study, bipolar disorders rank within the top 20 causes of disability among all medical conditions worldwide, and rank 6th among the mental disorders.The life expectancy of patients with bipolar disorder is reduced by about 10 years, likely due to medical comorbidity, high suicide rates and adverse lifestyles
Being with my friend who had this disorder made me learn a lot about.it..She had to change 3-4 psychiatrist who couldn't diagnose her condition properly seeing her depressive episodes..Later the last one said it's bipolar type 2..She changed many antidepressants which didn't work on her..I used to hear her say how she struggled to sleep,eat food,get up from her bed,come to class ,sit infront of books in her depressive episodes..All her classmates used to mock at her when she is seen in the psychiatrist's chamber and make names for her(can you imagine all those were doctors and medical students🙄).She had to struggle to tell every HOD before practical and theory exam her problem.They used to ask others and me too what is wrong with her..Also I have to admit she is a really kind soul who had been exploited by manipulative people to get their needs done as this is one condition that makes you so good at heart..It is so pathetic to see how mental health issues are so badly dealt in India and the stigma attached to it.. She is a real warrior who taught me how it feels like to be a prisoner of your own mind and thoughts.Inspite of all these odds ,she braved everything alone in her hostel,completed her medical studies and is working now😎.And i dedicate this day to her..
To all those newly diagnosed and suffering with this disorder,always remember..You are true warriors like a knight with a sword fighting against a demon ,that is your own thoughts .. You must take it as a challenge everyday and come out positive and survive and inspire others with your life. .It is never easy to think in your brains and to walk in your shoes just for a day..Never loose hopes in your journey with ups and downs..Always find support from people having similar experiences as you did.Take help from friends who are supportive...For the ones like you who have faced the darkest moments of their life will only appreciate the brightness and beauty of life in its depth with compassion, humility and warmth.
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes abnormal strong shifts in mood, activity levels and energy, and severe suffering for patients and caregivers. This disorder constitutes a major health economic challenge for societies: according to the most recent WHO global burden of disease study, bipolar disorders rank within the top 20 causes of disability among all medical conditions worldwide, and rank 6th among the mental disorders.The life expectancy of patients with bipolar disorder is reduced by about 10 years, likely due to medical comorbidity, high suicide rates and adverse lifestyles
Being with my friend who had this disorder made me learn a lot about.it..She had to change 3-4 psychiatrist who couldn't diagnose her condition properly seeing her depressive episodes..Later the last one said it's bipolar type 2..She changed many antidepressants which didn't work on her..I used to hear her say how she struggled to sleep,eat food,get up from her bed,come to class ,sit infront of books in her depressive episodes..All her classmates used to mock at her when she is seen in the psychiatrist's chamber and make names for her(can you imagine all those were doctors and medical students🙄).She had to struggle to tell every HOD before practical and theory exam her problem.They used to ask others and me too what is wrong with her..Also I have to admit she is a really kind soul who had been exploited by manipulative people to get their needs done as this is one condition that makes you so good at heart..It is so pathetic to see how mental health issues are so badly dealt in India and the stigma attached to it.. She is a real warrior who taught me how it feels like to be a prisoner of your own mind and thoughts.Inspite of all these odds ,she braved everything alone in her hostel,completed her medical studies and is working now😎.And i dedicate this day to her..
To all those newly diagnosed and suffering with this disorder,always remember..You are true warriors like a knight with a sword fighting against a demon ,that is your own thoughts .. You must take it as a challenge everyday and come out positive and survive and inspire others with your life. .It is never easy to think in your brains and to walk in your shoes just for a day..Never loose hopes in your journey with ups and downs..Always find support from people having similar experiences as you did.Take help from friends who are supportive...For the ones like you who have faced the darkest moments of their life will only appreciate the brightness and beauty of life in its depth with compassion, humility and warmth.
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