bphope.com is an award-winning magazine that is dedicated to bringing hope and harmony topeople struggling with bipolar disorder and depression. What is bipolar? A mental illnesscharacterized by severe mood swings including episodes of depression and mania. Nearly six million people in the United States struggle with this illness. The public in general has had questions about bipolar and now bphope.com reveals the warning signs of Bipolar Disorder.

A representative of bphope.com talked about the warning signs that can be seen in the initial stages of Bipolar Disorder. He said, “Bipolar disorder is a chronic illness that has two poles: mania and depression. Although bipolar disorder is manageable with medication and psychotherapy, there is always a risk of relapse.”Preventing relapse has three stages –

1.Identifying the early signs

2.Knowing the potential triggers

3.Management strategies

The importance of early warning signs is that the sooner you notice a potential problem, the easier it is to address. Some of the early warning signs are –

-> Sadness or crying spells

-> Decreased or increased energy

-> Loss of pleasure in activities that you enjoy

-> Anxiety or agitation

-> Appetite or sleep changes

-> Changes in thought process

-> Trouble with concentration or attention

-> Anger or irritability

-> Trouble with work or other daily activities

-> Feeling emotionally overwhelmed

-> Feeling out of sync socially

-> Neglecting household duties

About BPHope.com:

bphope.com is the digital version of bp Magazine. Both offer hope and harmony to those living with bipolar disorder anditseffects. They offer bipolar support groups in their anonymous bipolar forum that is intended to help anyone living with bipolar disorder, as well as their friends and family, and anyone seeking support. The idea behind bphope.com is for individuals to not justget help, but to offer help as well, creating a mutually beneficial community.