Bipolar II Disorder Workbook

They also found that students with less regularity to their routines were more likely to have a mood episode (depression or hypomania) sooner in the study.

In short, daily routine is particularly vital for people with BPII because a lack of structure may cause mood episodes. Unfortunately, you may be less likely to keep a daily routine because you have BPII.

your thoughts and fears actually can bring about the situation that you are most fearing.

You may also see your future as hopeless or filled with dead ends.

When people are depressed, they tend to think about themselves, their world, and their future in an unrealistically negative way.

Women with bipolar disorder are also particularly at risk for depression after giving birth.

It’s important to recognize that even positive life events, such as getting married, having a baby, graduating, or getting a big promotion can cause stress and precipitate depression.

negative life events are associated with slower recovery from bipolar depression and increases in depression over time

Coping with the burden of a medical illness, such as BPII, can also cause significant stress.

stressed about their financial situation.