LaRae LaBouff
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Maine, United States
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3 Personality Traits People With Bipolar Disorder Are Way More Likely To Have
Though you may recognize the signs of bipolar disorder, a study has determined that there are 3 specific bipolar disorder traits that are common. These include neuroticism, extraversion, and disinhibition. → Read More
Fantasy, Games and Depression Therapy
Researchers have begun to investigate the power of fantasy and games in therapies to treat conditions like major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. → Read More
Depression & Chronic Illness
It's important to discuss the nature and treatment of depression in chronic illness. → Read More
Did My IUD Trigger My Depression? Part II
I recently saw my nurse practitioner to discuss whether the IUD change may have been the cause of my depression. → Read More
Why I Stopped Taking Latuda
After having experienced a depressive episode for several months, my psychiatrist decided to have me try Latuda. → Read More
Depression Without a Depressed Mood?
My depressed mood has lifted some, making it easier to cope, but the reality is that I am still experiencing a depressive episode. → Read More
What Patients Look for In Bipolar Disorder Treatment
One new study surveyed participants to find out what most concerned them about their treatment. → Read More
Traumatic Brain Injury May Be More Common with Bipolar Disorder
According to a new study, one group that may experience TBI more frequently is people with bipolar disorder. → Read More
What to Look for When Tracking Your Mood
Thankfully, there are apps and mood trackers available that help us track our moods and stay on top of our bipolar disorder. → Read More
Depression Makes Me Tired In So Many Ways
I’ve been dealing with and talking about my depressive episode for months, and I’m tired of it. I’m tired of experiencing it and I’m tired of talking about it. The problem is, I can’t escape from it. I can say I’m tired of it all I want to,... → Read More
Did My IUD Trigger My Depression?
Birth control has been associated with an increased risk of depression. Is that the case for me? → Read More
When I’m Well
I will get better eventually, so I'm making plans and trying to remember what wellness feels like in hopes that it will be an encouragement. → Read More
Social Support May Lead to Better Medication Adherence
Recent research has found three factors that may lead to patients being more adherent to their treatment, mostly surrounding having social support. → Read More
What is Bioavailability & Why Does it Matter?
Bioavailability is how much of a drug enters circulation and is available at the site of action once administered. → Read More
Redefining Success with Depression
During depression, we need to show ourselves a little more compassion and accept who we are and what we can do. → Read More
5 Ways to Help Someone with Depression During the Holidays
If you are spending time with someone who is suffering from depression during the holidays, here are five actions you can take to help us. → Read More
How Frequent is Relapse?
A new article looked at multiple studies to help determine the risk of recurrence after a single manic or mixed episode. → Read More
When Recovery Still Feels Like Depression
Recovery has been slow and unsteady. For several reasons, my recovery still feels like depression. → Read More
Effectiveness of Self-Management in Bipolar Disorder
A new study looks at the benefits and limitations of self-management in bipolar disorder. → Read More
Teen Marijuana Use Linked to Future Hypomania
A new study looked at teen marijuana use to see if it predicted eventual symptoms of hypomania. → Read More