Bipolar Disorder Isn’t a ‘Chemical Imbalance’: Here’s What the Science Actually Shows

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For decades, people were told bipolar disorder was just a ‘chemical imbalance.’ That idea was never accurate—and modern science proves it. From brain scans to genetics and circadian rhythms, research shows bipolar disorder has real biological markers. Learn why the myth persists, what the evidence really says, and how it matters in everyday life.

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I have developed and want to share a simple set of tools that will help you understand your current programming, understand how that programming is affecting relationships around you and whether or not your programming is limiting your personal growth potential.

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