All People Who Are Interested In "mental health"

Thom

I'm a poet and writer, living with Bipolar for 15 years. Working on PhD in Epidemiology

Hitting a Depressive Cycle Again

I had been without a depressive or manic episode for nearly six months. Unitl yesterday. Without realizing it--being busy with my kids--I missed two days of taking my meds. Just two days and my entire world fell apart. In fact, I am surprised that I am even able to write this sharepost. My universe is dim, my head... Read more Chevron

posted 02/21/2011, comments (2)|

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Kattz

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Psychology student with bipolar disorder

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Book Recommendation for People with Bipolar Disorder

Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder by Julie A. Fast, John D. Preston is a book that I personally found very useful, and felt so strongly and positively about it that I felt I should share it. Even if you don't have a romantic partner, which it does focus on, it is useful and applicable to any close relationship. In addition, I found I... Read more Chevron

posted 01/20/2011, comments (0)|

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kmdt100

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I'm the mother of 3 teenage boys. I have bipolar, adhd Im the divorced mom of 3 teenage boys. I'm bipolar, adhd,and an anxiety disorder. I like to read do puzzles and spend time withy family. ety , anxiety

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somewhere over the rainbow

I was a very happy child. Some say to happy. Life went along great, grew up ,got married, 3 kids. Then I got a divorce and life took quite the turn. I feel apart drinking doing drugs. Now came the rehabs, at least 4, I never quit quitting. But I knew I was missing some peice to the puzzle. I got my answer in the form of a great mania. Years later... Read more Chevron

posted 01/14/2011, comments (0)|

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rklyn26

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tryn to live the dream

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Rights Of A Person With A Mental Disease

About some time ago i received a phone call about a family memeber that has schizophrenia. She and another family member were arguing over a financial issue. The argument became soo heated that the family member with the mental disorder was threatened to stop with her craziness or they would 302 her. I thought that was completely... Read more Chevron

posted 12/12/2010, comments (3)|

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HeyJude

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Have lived in the Midwest, the South, and Philadelphia area

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Holiday Stress...Coping

Most of us have learned many different skills that might help us deal better with our disorder. We've had exposure to many different styles of therapy and therapists, unique doctors, a miriad of classes and lectures, books, online info, all aimed at giving us the tools we need to live healthy lives. Unresolved... Read more Chevron

posted 11/22/2010, comments (0)|

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