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Jerry Kennard

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Chartered Psychologist

Is Depression Good For Us?

I guess we've all become accustomed to thinking of depression as a disease process and something that is entirely negative. There's a very strong case for this but perhaps we shouldn't dismiss our negative emotions as entirely without function or purpose?   We're actually quite used to listening to and understanding the signals our bodies... Read moreChevron
Karri28

Karri28

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30 yr old stay at home mom of two wonderful little girls

How can I explain bipolar to my 14 yr old nephew when my Dad has filled him full of mis-information

My 14 yr old nephew is staying with me for two weeks and I want to explain bipolar to him in a way he can understand. Unfortunatly my Dad (his guardian) thinks it's just high's and lows like everyone else and that if I got rid of the stressors in my life I'd be fine (did I mention that my Dad studies psychology over 50 yrs ago?) My nephew does... Read moreChevron
SheriW

SheriW

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Bipolar disorder 1 & PTSD, domestic violence survivor, chocoholic

Momsense vs Logic

Momsense is the nonsense we mothers of mentally ill children, or perhaps any children for that matter, tell ourselves. We're certain that genetically or behaviorally our child's mental illness is our fault. I have read and heard this over and over and struggle with it myself. Please go over to this great blog,me plus bipolar, to read more. Bec... Read moreChevron
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Donna-1

many thanks

Many thanks to those out there who always give more than they receive, who are are always willing to listen and respond, who put their own concerns aside to help others. Depression, even w/o being bipolar, is often and up-and-down proposition. You go along okay then suddenly fall through that trapdoor into the darkness. We all know what that's... Read moreChevron
SUE GLAZE

SUE GLAZE

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i have had bipolar for 22 years, im nearly 46 have 4 children

Bipolar help

Hello, im new on here, i have bipolar, i was wondering if anyone could tell me iff they have been diagnosed with stage 1 and 2 bipolar this is what catagory i have been put into, also i have twins age 9 im sure that one of my girls has bipolar but im unsure were to find out iff she has could anyone tell me were to start with a child please, my... Read moreChevron

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