Talking about Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder is viewed by many as a taboo subject not fit for polite conversation. While many patients with bipolar disorder do want to keep their privacy about health matters, they should never feel embarrassed or ashamed to talk about their illness when they feel it is necessary. Open conversations about bipolar disorder can help the patient and their loved ones better cope with the condition.
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Negotiating the Real World of Shifting Reality - The Bipolar Question of the Week
As you may know, I’ve been working on a novel, not to make any money (most likely I won’t), but because I had a novel in me demanding to come out. Most of us can suppress this urge, but, no, not me. Anyway, the novel is based around the idea that reality is not what it appears to be. Forget about what you think is important -…
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John McManamy, Health Guide, posted Understanding Behavior and Emotions -… What goes on in the brain when everything seems to be going wrong, or -…
John McManamy, Health Guide, posted Your Hero's Journey - The Bipolar… I may have mentioned that I have been working on a novel. I finished my first…
John McManamy, Health Guide, posted The DSM-5 and You As most of you know, the DSM-5 - psychiatry’s diagnostic bible - is due out next month. This…
John McManamy, Health Guide, commented on Innocence Destroyed - When We Can No… Hey, Donna. What a story. Many thanks for sharing. I never physically hid…
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