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Karri28

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 more Chevron

posted 06/21/2011, comments (2)|

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SheriW

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Bipolar disorder 1 & PTSD, domestic violence survivor, chocoholic

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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 more Chevron

posted 06/18/2011, comments (0)|

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Betty M.

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PERMANENT BIPOLAR RECOVERY A POSSIBILITY???

My mood swings were unbelievable. My depression quite often stuck me fast into a pit of such dispair I often thought suicide was the only answer. I was on so many antidepressants and antipsychotics and often on three antidepressants at a time with an antipsychotic as well. I had cognitive behavioral therapy as well. My need... Read more Chevron

posted 06/17/2011, comment (1)|

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Donna-1

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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 more Chevron

posted 06/14/2011, comments (3)|

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bobalebop

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Working On Self

In October of last year my only Uncle commited suicde. I am still trying to get over that. Since it seems everything has been going downhill for me. Relasped on drugs, self mutalation,so stressed want to just leave, seeing and hearing more than normal, paranoia,dengerative disc disease, sciatica of the right leg, etc... I've... Read more Chevron

posted 06/03/2011, comment (1)|

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