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Some stress is positive, challenging and motivating us to succeed. But when a stressor can’t be fought off or avoided, such as layoffs at work or a medical crisis, these evidence-based tools can help you handle it in healthy ways. https://advancedcounseling.info/handling-stress/

When experienced over a long period of time, stress can negatively impact our mind and body. Taking steps to reduce stress can not only help you feel better right now, but may also protect your health long-term.
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How stress affects your health Stress can be brief, situational and a positive force motivating performance, but if experienced over an extended period of time it can become chronic stress, which negatively impacts health and well-being.

All of us experience ups and downs throughout a given year, but for people with bipolar disorder, these peaks and valleys are much more severe — from the highs of mania to the lows of depression. Unlike typical mood swings that pass quickly, bipolar disorder features cycles or episodes that lasts from weeks to months.

Since bipolar disorder often worsens without treatment, it’s essential to learn what the symptoms look like to reduce stigma and encourage people to seek help.
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/May-2021/Myths-and-Facts-of-Bipolar-Disorder?fbclid=IwAR04rtMDYaclBddGpFDlpKLcTYgXPvAVLhE_9j4XXgZ5tMIeN54x4mk_5Nk

Myths and Facts of Bipolar Disorder | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness Since bipolar disorder often worsens without treatment, it’s essential to learn what the symptoms look like to reduce stigma and encourage people to seek help.