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Debbi in Towson

posted 10/28/2008, comments (11)

There is Life after Bipolar Diagnosis

Hi all. I'm new to this particular community, but have been part of a few online bipolar support groups. Boy do they help, especially when I was first "Officially" diagnosed. They used to tell me: "remember, having bipolar disorder is similar to a person with diabetes. You have to stay on your meds if you want to... Read more Chevron

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LadyBehindTheMask

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I love my job, my husband, and my cat!

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posted 10/26/2008, comment (1)

I got a shout-out from Yoplait "pink"!

Friends, this is just to encourage you to tell your story whenever and wherever you get a chance. One of my girlfriends, a breast cancer survivor, has a website about how people's faith helps them get through serious illness. She asked me to tell my story. So -- as LadyBehindTheMask -- I did. Then she entered a contest and ended... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/26/2008, comments (2)

Gloria Steinem - the difference between depression & sadness

Just saw Gloria Steinem speak on Oprah recently, and quite enjoyed it. She has suffered with depression in the past and also grief when her husband died. She explained how depression is very different from sadness: "Depression is when nothing matters, and Sadness is when everything matters." Very true, I... Read more Chevron

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Chato B Stewart

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Mental Health Humor

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posted 10/23/2008, comments (0)

Mental Health Humor: Your Weekly Laugh

Mental Health Humor: Week-end Saturday Review October 11th to 17th - With every day when we get out of bed, comes new light, new changes and new struggles. It is my sincere hope you are like me and just stay in bed and hope it will pass! NO, that’s not right, but I’m sure some of you feel that way. I... Read more Chevron

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Joicie

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posted 10/23/2008, comments (4)

Anxiety and fear

On and off I realize How intense and chronic my fear and anxiety are, how they are intertwined and how they are a part of my bipolar illness. It's such a relief to be at ease here and there but I'm finding my actions and reactions to myself and other people tend to be full of fearful thoughts and nervous feelings. Just thinking how often I cry and... Read more Chevron

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