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Expert_badge Marcia Purse

Marcia Purse

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

Living Well With Bipolar II Disorder: Taking Charge of Your Time, Part 2

In my previous post on this subject, I talked about how making a monthly schedule has made a huge difference to my productivity and to my anxiety and depression levels. I'm not saying I don't have bad days. This last week has been tough because I haven't felt well most of the time. There were several days when I had to go back to bed in the... Read moreChevron
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"Anatomy of an Epidemic": Relevant or Not?

Perhaps you have read Robert Whitaker’s 2010 “Anatomy of an Epidemic.” I have given considerable attention to the book on my personal blog, “Knowledge is Necessity,” but I have only made passing reference to it here, which I will explain later. Let’s begin ...   Robert Whitaker is a journalist and outspoken... Read moreChevron
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When You are Forced to Disclose: The Bipolar Question of the Week

I hate being reminded I have bipolar, and Monday will be one of those days. That is when I report for jury duty. Naturally, I’m looking forward to two burly men in black suits clamping me on the shoulder and politely asking me to leave.   Other people I know send in a note from their doctor. Call me crazy, but I don’t believe that... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Marcia Purse

Marcia Purse

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

Living Well With Bipolar II Disorder: Taking Charge of Your Time

For people with Bipolar II, even the time between episodes can be difficult. As I wrote in Why Don't I Feel As Good As I Used To?, researchers have found that over time we may tend not to return all the way to a true normal state after a depressive episode - that the mood during this period may be lower than it used to be.   If that sounds... Read moreChevron
Of-Two-Minds about it

Of-Two-Minds about it

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I am a mother of 3 grown children and grandmother to 2 with 3rd on the way. I am a resource teacher and co-teach English to both regular ed and spec ed HS students.

Feeling hopeless

Written several posts lately that have run the course of my mood cycle- what ever the hell that is. The closer I look at this disorder and how it affects me, the more out of focus and confusing it gets. It is individualized. It can be controlled with medication. It can be worsened with medication. The key is to know yourself and your... Read moreChevron

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