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Everyone has coping skills and self-care habits that help them get through the day. Activities that we enjoy and boost our mood help the brain release dopamine, a neurotransmitter that helps us feel pleasure and motivates us. Folks with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to have lower levels of dopamine in our brains,1 so we have to work harder to tap into … Read more

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. This means there are differences in the ADHD brain that affect a child’s development. ADHD does not influence intelligence. It does, however, affect a person’s ability to regulate attention and emotions, and it results in hyperactivity and impulsivity as well as organization problems.1 Differences in the ADHD Brain … Read more

Getting married or settling down with a long-term partner usually means you have someone to share the ups and downs of life with. This person becomes your partner in running the household and possibly parenthood, and you provide each other with emotional support. If your partner has ADHD, however, your relationship may sometimes feel lopsided. At … Read more

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that affects approximately 8.4% of children and 2.5% of adults.1 This condition affects the brain’s development and functioning.2 ADHD is characterized by characteristics of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which can make it hard for the person to sit still or focus.3 Additionally, people with ADHD may also experience mood swings. This … Read more

Mood swings are fast, significant changes in mood. If you’ve ever shifted from a good mood to feeling sullen, sad, or furious, then you know exactly how fast your mood can shift. The “mood swing” phenomenon is commonly used to describe rapidly and intensely fluctuating emotions. People often describe mood swings as a “roller coaster” … Read more

Mania involves extreme, elevated changes in mood, emotions, energy, and activity levels that occur in people with bipolar disorder. Hypomania is a form of mania that involves the same symptoms but is milder and usually shorter in duration. At a Glance Mania and hypomania involve similar symptoms, but they differ in terms of severity and … Read more

What do you need to know about sleep and sleep patterns when you have bipolar disorder? If you’ve found that your sleep patterns are abnormal, for example, if you either sleep 12 to 14 hours at a time or stay up all night, you may find that changing the way you sleep can substantially improve your … Read more

Bipolar disorder is a condition that causes extreme swings in mood that affect thoughts, behaviors, and energy levels.  It can also affect a person’s sleep, including causing unusually vivid dreams, nightmares, and night terrors.1 This can be a frustrating experience for people who are already dealing with the ups and downs of their condition. Unfortunately, some … Read more

Nocturnal panic attacks occur while a person is sleeping. They cause a person to wake from sleep with symptoms such as a racing heartbeat, profuse sweating, and difficulty breathing. All panic attacks can be frightening experiences, but they can be even more terrifying if they startle you out of your sleep. Nocturnal panic attacks can potentially contribute … Read more

Stress insomnia is when high levels of stress and anxiety prevent you from getting adequate sleep. Are you so stressed about finances, your job, a relationship conflict, or another issue that you’re experiencing insomnia? At any given time, about one-third of adults have insomnia in some form.1 Although these sleep issues aren’t always due to stress, when the two … Read more