Rose writes:“I'm a little worried, because I'm exhibiting symptoms of lack of sleep and extremely talkative. Things are starting to be more positive, but you know how that rollercoaster rides. It will dip at an extreme level. All I can do is watch and try to steer it in the right direction. These are all encompassing feelings,... Read more
Stardust writes:“I'm really enjoying your series on mindfulness. I'm having trouble discovering my triggers. Can you describe what it is like to discover something that is a trigger for depression or hypomania?? I just don't quite get it.”Okay, some quick background information. Over the past month,... Read more
Stewart writes:“I have been struggling with my bipolar II disorder for about 17 years. I am considered to have a refractory, treatment-resistant condition. I have been through about 25 medications singularly and in various ‘cocktail’ combinations, four rounds of ECT, long-term therapy, various alternative treatment, and the... Read more
Kathleen writes:“I'm curious to know if there is a way for both people in the relationship are bipolar can make it? If so, what has helped them? I heard once that if a couple with mental illness make it to 5 years in a relationship/marriage the success rate is better. How true is that?“I have been married twice, both had mental... Read more