Ruminations and Repeating Thoughts with Bipolar Disorder

Jul 25, 2022

This podcast explores the concept of ruminations in bipolar disorder, discussing its validity as a diagnosis and emphasizing the importance of distinguishing ruminations from obsessions. It delves into the impact of ruminations in mania and depression, highlights the importance of communication and support systems, and explores the connection between ruminations and bipolar illness. The hosts also provide information on where to find the podcast and ask for subscriptions and shares.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Ruminating Thoughts and Mood States

01:39 • 11min

The Confusion and Impact of Ruminations in Bipolar Disorder

12:34 • 4min

The Importance of Communication and Support Systems

16:44 • 10min

Ruminations and Repeating Thoughts: Are They Always Related to Bipolar Illness?

27:06 • 2min

Introductions, Subscription Request, and Prescription Discount Program

29:14 • 2min

Do you ever get stuck on a particular thought, worry, or fear? It just goes around and around and around in your brain: You can’t stop thinking about it, and you can’t focus on anything else until whatever it is is resolved? That is a rumination and anecdotal evidence suggests they are common in bipolar disorder.

But why is that? Are ruminations a symptom of bipolar disorder? Are ruminations listed in the DSM-5? And if you are ruminating on something, how do you get off of it? How do you move on or at least make it through the rest of the work day? Stay tuned to find out!

To learn more -- or read the transcript -- please visit the official episode page.

Meet Your Inside Bipolar Podcast Hosts

Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author.

He is also the host of Healthline Media's Inside Mental Health podcast available on your favorite podcast player. To learn more about Gabe, or book him for your next event, please visit his website, gabehoward.com.

Dr. Nicole Washington is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she attended Southern University and A&M College. After receiving her BS degree, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to enroll in the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa. Since completing her residency training, Washington has spent most of her career caring for and being an advocate for those who are not typically consumers of mental health services, namely underserved communities, those with severe mental health conditions, and high performing professionals. Through her private practice, podcast, speaking, and writing, she seeks to provide education to decrease the stigma associated with psychiatric conditions.

Find out more at DrNicolePsych.com.

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