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SheriW

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 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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amyes

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Me in my own words. Argh.

I Remember when I was normal. Ha, who am I kidding? I play so many roles depending on what audience I need to perform in front of that I don’t know reality from acting. I’d like to think that me as ‘normal’ is when I’m in a great mood and find everything funny, I like being like that - but that can’t be normal... Read more Chevron

posted 05/10/2011, comments (0)|

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lady behind the mask

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The kids are (mostly) alright ...

At least 1 in 6 adults experiences an MI this year. That's 170 out of every 1000. But only 20 per 1,000 is receiving SSI or SSDI due to MI. So what are the other 150 per 1,000 doing?Working. Raising kids. Singing in the choir. Getting married. Walking the dog. Sewing curtains. Playing golf. Yelling for their favorite sports... Read more Chevron

posted 03/30/2011, comments (0)|

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I was diagnosed as being bipolar about 2 to 3 yrs ago.

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MY BAD THOUGHTS RETURNING???

After all this time of doing good my bad thoughts seem to be returning. I'm not depressed or suicidal but the shopping urges are back and I keep getting strong urges to harm myself. I'm not a cutter but I have cut myself once before. It was the day before my last suicide attempt. I wasn't trying to kill myself by cutting and I didn't do it to feel... Read more Chevron

posted 03/07/2011, comments (2)|

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