From the comments to last week's sharepost on the gene-environment connection, it's clear we need to continue the discussion. This isn't mere esoteric chicken vs egg stuff. What we're talking about is absolutely essential to how we view whatever ails us and the choices we make in our recovery, as Angie's comments so forcefully and eloquently... Read more
Let's get right into it:Do you employ faith or spirituality in your recovery? If so, please tell us what works for you. Please feel free to share your full story.
"Jane" asks: "Is bipolar genetic or can it be brought on by traumatic experiences?"She goes on to say: "I have had several traumatic things happen to me and just wondered if this has caused me to be the way I am. I have two siblings without bipolar, so it just makes me think that one or all my experiences set this off."Great question, Jane. How... Read more
Personal dreams and fantasies can be healthy. Granted, an individual who overdoes living in a fantasy world has a lot of adjustments to make, but I guarantee a person with no dreams or fantasies is a very depressed person.This week's Question of the Week is about personal dreams and fantasies that could conceivably come true tomorrow. For... Read more
A common theme on the "Ask" forum here at BipolarConnect is patients and loved ones inquiring if a particular behavior can be attributed to bipolar. Violence? Anger? Hostility? Stealing? Heightened spirituality?Trust me, bipolar has been implicated in every category of sin throughout history (not to mention the odd virtue or two). Could the people... Read more
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