Information and opinions on Bipolar from TMarie at BipolarConnect.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/7676 http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/7676/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/7676 http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/7676/30652/bipolar-disorder Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:13:11 -0000 TMarie I just got this book, written by Julie A. Fast and John D. Preston, Psy.D. Has anyone else read it?   My husband is super loving and supportive, but with my worsening of symptoms and diagnosis this winter I know it's been harder than ever for him. (And only recently do I even realize how difficult I've been to live with at times, all these years. Ugh.)   The book is written for the partner to work through on his own... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/7676/30652/bipolar-disorder http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/7676/30202/summertime-sad Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:11:33 -0000 TMarie Are others affected by plummeting mood when summer arrives?   Here in Minnesota we have four distinct seasons, and winter depressions have afflicted me more often than not. Spring is great, but when the temperatures finally get above 70 I want to get back in bed and hide.   It's so bright, and lush, and green, and warm - and I can't stand it and want to crawl out of my skin. Over-stimulation. I'm only now realizing... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/7676/30202/summertime-sad http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/7676/29045/triumph-letdown Tue, 27 May 2008 17:01:29 -0000 TMarie I'm feeling fragile today and began this post to reach out for support. As I was writing, though, I also realize that I really am making some progress in my still-shaky recovery.   It would have been unthinkable just three months ago, but Friday we hosted an open house for 100 guests to celebrate our son's high school graduation. I used to love having people gather at our home, but in recent years I've kept people... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/7676/29045/triumph-letdown http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/7676/19526/at-i-think-i-am Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:15:00 -0000 TMarie Hi, everyone - I don't have an official dx yet but a 'strong provisional diagnosis for bipolar disorder' as per my psychologist and my gp. They are setting up a first appt. with a pdoc - not sure when it will be yet. I do have some family history of bipolar also. I have a question but I'll give a little background first... It's amazing how similar so much of this sounds, articles and posts on here ... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/7676/19526/at-i-think-i-am