Bipolar - All People Who Are Living In "WI"

kyamel

I am a peer support specialist

posted 02/01/2009, comments (0)

Nearing 4 year anniversary

I am nearing the 4th anniversary of being hired as a peer support specialist. In addition I am a student in the local community college studying in the Human Services Program. I have completed several internships through the college program. Here is what I have learned by working these years. 1. I need to have more challenge in my life because... Read more Chevron

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lori-vorwald

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I do not have bipolar, But trust me, they are all one in the same

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posted 12/05/2008, comments (2)

Threw my eyes only

Threw My Eyes Only I am my depression. It chooses my days, my feelings, and my love of family and life. When it is inside me it chooses everything. It wants me to leave this place, it guarantee's me no more pain, no more hurting of the ones I love. It seems to be the only one who can guarantee freedom. Counseling and meds help but... Read more Chevron

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tas2000

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30, married, 4 young children, diagnosed 4 years ago, struggling

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posted 08/17/2008, comments (7)

How do i get past the aguish, helplessness and sadness of my mother? And get on with my life.

My mother had BP. One spring morning on April 28, 1994...I found my mother laying on her side covered up with her blankets in bed. I was 15 and thought she was sleeping. As a few hours went by she didn't get up. I went to her bedside and she looked weird, cold to touch, and no pigment of pink to her anymore. I called 911 and said that my mother... Read more Chevron

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Stardust

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posted 03/26/2008, comments (12)

Waiting for Depression to Lift

I'm writing this like a journal entry. I need someone to talk to, and I chose you ! I feel lonely, and I never feel lonely. A new emotion has emerged with this depression. For six or so months, I've been rapid cycling, experiencing mixed moods with a reprieve here and there of hypomania. That's what... Read more Chevron

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Joe Buck

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posted 03/08/2008, comment (1)

Peer Support Specialist (Mentor)

I am a 58 yr. old bipolar,( type 2) diagnosed at 50 years of age. I'm still amazed that I'm still kicking. The disorder (to say the least) has greatly diminished my life but refuse to throw in the towel. But getting away from my life details, let's get to the meat and potatoes. In 2001, I became a speaker for the DBSA's Speakers... Read more Chevron

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