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Shelly

isolation leads to trouble

I have been struggling the last few weeks with staying up and healthy. Last night I played a game that I'm really good at. "I'm gonna do something to have you reject me to prove that I'm unloveable and unworthy" The whole time I was playing...I knew it.   I have a real fight between good and evil within. I've found that if I stay up too... Read moreChevron
The Cairn

Managing a recovery with bipolar

We have been managing bipolar disorder for almost 20 years and have written about experiences from both the patients and carer's perspective.  We have faced the symptoms of depression, self harm, psychosis - including delusion and hallucinations and suicide ideation.  We don't have answers or cures but have developed coping... Read moreChevron
posted 06/06/2010, comments (0)|
The Long Hauler

The Long Hauler

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27-year-old fighter against Bipolar 1 since age 19.

How do you manage?

I am just on the last legs (thankfully) of a severe episode that lasted a little over seven days. I was manic, depression had me pinned, and obsessive thoughts were on record-skip and there was basically nothing I could do. I met my pdoc on the middle of it and she prescribed a new med that's just now starting to kick in after about four days. I... Read moreChevron
posted 06/04/2010, comments (0)|
Jerry Kennard

Jerry Kennard, Health Guide

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Chartered Psychologist

Long Term Relationships & Bipolar

Some of the simplest sounding questions can touch on the most fundamental issues that require a careful response. When confused asks, ‘is it possible to have a long term relationship with someone who is bipolar' he or she isn't looking for a yes or no response. Perhaps I should start with the most obvious answer and then drill down to some... Read moreChevron
The Long Hauler

The Long Hauler

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27-year-old fighter against Bipolar 1 since age 19.

Ideas on Sleep?

So, here I sit; it's about 1AM, and I'm unable to sleep again. As a byproduct of my Bipolar no doubt, my mind will not let my body rest. I've tried everything to bring my mind and body to a normal cycle in which the rest of the world operates soundly. However, giving up caffiene, going to bed at the same time every night, even listening to CDs... Read moreChevron

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