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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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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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SUE GLAZE

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

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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 more Chevron

posted 05/11/2011, comments (2)|

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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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