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Tabby

Many others have had, I'm sure. I've not.

A title for my sharepost?  Give me a minute, I'll think of one and when I do, I'll put it up there.  Until then...  Yet, I feel the need to warn.  It's not a "roses and unicorns" sharepost, be advised.   There has been a recurring theme of sorts lately, in my life.  I am a member of another Bipolar message board, a... Read moreChevron
cathryne

cathryne

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Meds are Carbamezapine and Klonopin. Have 2 grown children. Issues are depression and soft bipolar

Can this be true

I was just wondering about money issues.  I have a friend at work who's whole family is pretty much bi-polar.  Aunt's, brothers, father,  maybe not her but tht remains to be seen what with late onset and all that accompanies bi-polar as a sprectrum disorder.  So, shes dealing with someones confusing money transaction and shreds... Read moreChevron
Marcia Purse

Marcia Purse, Health Guide

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I'm single, living alone, and currently coping well with my BP.

Does Bipolar Disorder Run in the Family?

There's no doubt that there is a genetic component to the risk of developing mental illnesses. Several studies have confirmed this. It's been found that people with unipolar depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are highly likely to have siblings, half-siblings and children to have one of these disorders or even have symptoms of more than... Read moreChevron
John McManamy

John McManamy, Health Guide

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Author and Advocate

Bipolar and the Self-Medication Issue

This is the third installment in our series on the bipolar-drug/alcohol abuse double-whammy that goes by the two names of dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorder. The starting point was the issue of self-medication, in effect using drugs or alcohol to “treat” the mood disorder. As Miss T in a comment describes it:   I do take... Read moreChevron
Tabby

March's Anniversaries

Some anniversaries are wonderful and that is what we all sort of think when we hear the word, "anniversary".  However, some anniversaries are not so wonderful and often times, those are the ones that cause us the most issues.   Many folks, who struggle with any form of mental illness, I've found in my life's experience and have... Read moreChevron

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