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Being Bipolar: Advance directives for mental health care 2008-12-19 07:00:20 Everyone knows the importance of having a living will. Do you know you should also have specific plans for your mental
health care? If the time comes when you can no longer make decisions for yourself, you can have an advance directive specifying the type of care you would like to have. Read more:Advance
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Being Bipolar: I can’t take much more. I am livid. 2008-12-18 13:58:08 I’m angry. In fact, I am downright livid.
My father in law was originally supposed to have surgery today. Well, they first moved it up to the 16th and then this last Friday they rescheduled it for Monday, December 15th. Read more:Bipolar
Being Bipolar: Suicidal Ideation 2008-12-18 07:00:46 Suicidal ideation.
It’s something most people will only refer to briefly. I think it’s time to talk about it. Read more:Bipolar
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Being Bipolar: Holiday stress 2008-12-17 07:00:43 Happy Wednesday!
In two days, my children will be out of school for Christmas break. They don’t go back until January 7th. This means I have only two more days of peace and quiet. When the kids are out of school, I have no alone time. This makes it very difficult to write. Read more:Bipolar
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Being Bipolar: Reduce the stigma! 2008-12-16 07:00:32 Why is there so much stigma
surrounding bipolar disorder? It’s no longer a big deal to have depression, but when people talk about bipolar disorder it is never in a positive light. Read more:Bipolar
Being Bipolar: Ice, ice baby! 2008-12-15 12:40:06 We’re under an ice storm warning!
Apparently, 2008 is the year for ice as many parts of the country are being hit with this. Schools are letting out all around us and I just know that ours will end up being released early. It’s Monday! I need my quiet time today. Now it will likely end up cut short. Read more:Bipolar
Being Bipolar: Seeking opinions from caregivers 2008-12-15 07:00:55 I am interested in hearing what family and friends of people living with bipolar disorder have to say. I know it’s not easy living with this disorder and it can’t be easy caring for someone who has it. Read more:Bipolar
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Being Bipolar: Major depressive episode 2008-12-14 07:00:30 Today ends the second week of December and I am now in a full blown major depressive episode. I am trying my best to slow down and take things as they come. Read more:Bipolar
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Being Bipolar: Sounds all run together 2008-12-12 07:00:03 The days are getting longer and longer. I am also to the point where I prefer to be alone in complete silence. Unfortunately, that isn’t a possibility and it isn’t very practical. Read more:Bipolar
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