Information and opinions on Bipolar from Starlett Barham 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/9901 http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/9901/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/9901 http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/9901/9520/hand Tue, 15 May 2007 23:23:00 -0000 Starlett Barham Living with a mental illness does not mean we are limited as to what we can do, how far we can reach, and it never means we have to give up our dreams. For me, it was a training class I attended, and a few of the women in that class showed me great support, at a time when I just wanted to die. If only we all knew that within ourselves we have the power to face any challenge that we face.  And through those challenges we become stronger... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/9901/9520/hand http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/9901/9519/unstoppable-spirit Tue, 15 May 2007 23:12:01 -0000 Starlett Barham For 30 plus yrs. I have "suffered" with Bipolar Disorder. I have had three failed marriages, got addicted to drugs, and alcohol, and road the roller coaster of my life. Recently, after a suicide attempt, I was introduced to a group called Consumer Peer Support. I took a 6 mos. training class, during which time I discovered Hope, and realized my purpose. I now volunteer at the Mental Health Center Intensive Care unit, as a consumer peer... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/9901/9519/unstoppable-spirit