Living with these persistent symptoms requires a shift in perspective: bpHope Blog: Dedicated to Living Well with Bipolar Disorder
The Hidden Middle: Understanding the "Defekt" in Bipolar Disorder
In clinical history, the term was sometimes used to describe the subtle, lingering changes in a person’s personality or cognitive function after years of managing the condition. Today, we might call this the "long-term reality" of living with a chronic brain illness. It’s the "new normal" that exists even when the storm of an active episode has passed. It’s Not a Character Flaw
Living with these persistent symptoms requires a shift in perspective: bpHope Blog: Dedicated to Living Well with Bipolar Disorder
The Hidden Middle: Understanding the "Defekt" in Bipolar Disorder
In clinical history, the term was sometimes used to describe the subtle, lingering changes in a person’s personality or cognitive function after years of managing the condition. Today, we might call this the "long-term reality" of living with a chronic brain illness. It’s the "new normal" that exists even when the storm of an active episode has passed. It’s Not a Character Flaw