You can be successful with bipolar disorder
There are plenty of famous, successful people who live their lives with bipolar disorder. Princess Leia herself, Carrie Fisher, dealt with the condition for most of her life. Her diagnosis came at age 24, and she spent increasing amounts of her time and fame calling for awareness and research. Her scathing, honest memoirs and stage shows dealt openly with the disease, and some of her struggles with it.
Catherine Zeta-Jones has been open about her struggles, and Disney star Demi Lovato learned she had the disorder in 2010. Since then, she has called for increased awareness, including an MTV documentary in 2012. Some peoples' struggles with the illness have dominated the conversation around them, including artists like Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain. Others, like Richard Dreyfuss, Ed Bazinet and Ted Turner, certainly had to seek treatment for their illness, but were also able to find success on their own terms and lived long lives.
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Did you know...
- A hearty laugh is good for the heart. Laughing can increase blood flow by 20%. Additionally, looking on the bright side can help you live longer. Studies have shown that a more optimistic outlook is linked to a healthier heart, lower blood pressure, and a lower risk for coronary artery disease.
- Are you currently or often tired? As contradictory as it may sound, one of the best things you can do is exercise! It gives you more energy by improving your blood flow and increasing your oxygen throughout your body. You don't need to do much; a brisk walk is all it takes!
- Starting to feel claustrophobic? The smells of apples may help keep your claustrophobic feelings at bay according to a 1995 study by Dr. Alan Hirsch. Green apples, specifically, helped people change their perception of their space. Maybe they thought of expansive apple orchards? Cucumbers and barbecue made the feelings worse.
- Do you know what the strongest muscle in your body is? No, it’s not your biceps or your thighs. It’s actually in your head. The masseter is a muscle in the jaw that is used when chewing. When all of the muscles of the jaw work together, they can exert a force as strong as 200 pounds on the molars. That’s some serious pressure.
- Need a quick cool down? Try drinking some hot liquid. It's true! As counterintuitive as it may seem, the heat from hot liquids will raise your body temperature. This will heat you up and cause you to sweat. The increased perspiration will wind up helping you feel cooler as it evaporates. Try it out!