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HP

posted 10/07/2008, comments (2)

Another step today

Today I was able to actually get a little work done, but still feel weighted. Its very tiring this whole living thing. I am pretty determined to keep doing it though. The cat had to remind me that I had neglected her. I did focus a little and I managed to avoid the evil nap, but I didn't get the car into the shop and didn't... Read more Chevron

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BlueSofaSurfer

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posted 08/07/2008, comments (6)

Definition of recovery

In your "How much do you know about bipolar symptoms?" quiz, you listed "Returning to the place you were before you became ill." as one of the correct answers to question "Which of the following best defines 'recovery' from bipolar disorder?" Perhaps I am not interpreting that answer correctly, but it seems to be saying I should expect to get back... Read more Chevron

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nevadafrenchy

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posted 07/06/2008, comments (3)

How bipolar (and ADHD) can be useful in every day situations

There are many benefits that come with the experience of being bipolar in every day life. The first and foremost comes from the fact that being bipolar has let me feel the entire spectrum of human emotion from extreme depression to feeling on top of the world to being extremely angry and extremely happy. This has helped me to realize... Read more Chevron

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Larry Drain

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posted 05/17/2008, comment (1)

Our story

July 11, 2007. That's the day we found out the name of the elephant in our room. My wife, Linda, was bipolar. It's not that we didn't know about coping with bad things because we did. Linda had been born with epilepsy. Seven years ago a good day was 10-15 grand mal seizures and she didn't have too many good... Read more Chevron

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Britt365

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posted 03/07/2008, comments (3)

NEW: my good friend Amy is very sick and she doesn't have long to live

So long story short- my friend whom I was a nanny for her daughter for a few years........ has this weekend to next week sometime to live. She is an amazing God fearing woman who has a daughter who deeply needs her in life. Amy is 31 yrs old. So very young to be leaving the earth. All I ask is for those of you who feel comfortable- to then... Read more Chevron

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