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GrahamCracker

posted 06/01/2009, comments (2)

Trouble in Paradise

I wish I could understand myself. Maybe by understanding myself better I'll be able to understand the people the run my life. In 17 days I turn 18, so one would assume that certain freedoms would be given back. You know, getting a tattoo, getting peircing. Every girl dreams about their wedding and getting a pony and being rich. I dreamed... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/20/2009, comments (4)

Bipolar & The Body Clock

For some people with bipolar just one night without sleep is sufficient to trigger mania. Whilst this represents a particular sensitivity to disrupted sleep, we know that many people with bipolar do react to changes in daily routine and sleep patterns. The standard activities of life for some people like taking a vacation, moving house or... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/19/2009, comments (3)

why don't we support our own cause and awareness!!!!!

One day i was sitting arund the house when i started to wonder why can't a person like me bring awareness to the condition that so many people suffer from. I thought that they have aids walks and walks for cancer but nobody has ever said walk to support bi-polar research or support or just raise awareness people need to know that they are not... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/16/2009, comments (4)

music for mania

When I'm manic I often like to listen to the Beatles's "Helter Skelter," which seems to fit the mood. When I'm depressed a book that fits the mood is Orwell's *1984*. Do any of you have music or books that you associate with mania or depression?

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