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I am alone and annoyed.

I have often heard that being alone can make the illness worse. I wasn't really sure about this. Now i spend most of my days on my own i am starting to see that it is making my illness worse. I am living with my boyfriend but he works 6 days a week which i understand that he has to work to earn money. What gets me is i moved in with him, he lives... Read moreChevron
posted 06/05/2011, comment (1)|
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Recovery from Bipolar Disorder: Question of the Week

Recovery in bipolar is about the little things. Last evening, I experienced the pleasure of beating someone in chess who didn't know how to play chess. Okay, this is a rather dubious achievement, but earlier in the week I had a friend over for a home-made pizza, which meant I first had to clean the house, which involved a number of tasks that I'd... Read moreChevron
posted 06/04/2011, comments (11)|
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Thought's Of Suicide.

I am just so depressed today, starting to feel numb and distant. I really don't want to sit back and wollow but just can't pick myself up from it. I know i am rapid cycling which my doctor did say was happening to me. The suicidal thoughts have slowly been creeping in and i am fighting not to give in to them. I really don't want to die. But the... Read moreChevron
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I'm single, living alone, and currently coping well with my BP.
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Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder and Schizophrenia

There is a close relationship between bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. These three conditions share genetic roots as well as symptoms, and many of the medications prescribed for one are also prescribed for the others. Still, current definitions of bipolar and schizoaffective disorders, along with schizophrenia, contain... Read moreChevron
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Recognizing Hypomania

Is it mania or hypomania?  Consider the DSM-IV’s first symptom for mania, listed under “Criterion B”:1. Inflated self-esteem or grandiosityNow contrast this with the DSM-IV’s first symptom for hypomania:1. Inflated self-esteem or grandiosityOK, let’s give the DSM the benefit of the doubt. Second mania symptom,... Read moreChevron
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