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Thanks for this info!!!!
Please join me in this group about Bipolar Type II
Hi Emm
One thing that you could try is mood charting. Setting aside some time each day to fill in your bipolar mood chart would give you permission to be "obsessed" about your self for a few minutes a few times a day. Then the rest of the time you c…
This really struck a chord with me Nick. it sounds like a very positive development for you and your kids. It is extremely common for people with bipolar disorder to also have substance abuse problems or other addictions. Sometimes behavior like com…
This is a great thread Geri. Thanks for getting it and the group going. When I was diagnosed it helped me a lot to read about famous people I admired who were bipolar. In fact, it was one of the biggest things that helped me through that difficult p…
The purpose of this group is to bring about better awareness of mental health disorders and social activism to fight stigma and protect the rights of individuals.
Welcome Sherry. Thanks for sharing such specific info on meds and dealing with side effects. Everone reacts differently and I think we all know that by now, but my personal feeling is that it is still hugely helpful to hear what other people have tr…
Thanks for the heads up Beatrice. One of the many reasons why I feel so comfortable on this forum! Your whole team do a great job and I am so glad I found bp Magazine.
When I was first diagnosed I was broke and my meds would have cost me $375 per month. However, I was able to get them free directly from the drug companies, most of whom have programs in place to provide even the patented "latest and greatest" versi…
Hi. I understand your concern - I was very hesitant to try lithium, but I found that in terms of side effects it was actually easier on me than the other meds I had tried. The problem is that everyone is different and you won't know until you try. W…
Sarah: The big change in my diet of late has been the elimination of cheese. I can eat my way through a block of cheese like a ravenous rat! I also don't eat white bread; I do drink coffee. I quit smoking cigarettes 3yrs. ago and the coffee helps wi…
When I was diagnosed with BPD II I followed the book Alexandra Massey Foods to Boost Your Mood and Beat Depression. It changed my life. I did it for three months, vitamised fresh fruit and vege juices every morning when waking up helped me so so muc…
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 10:54am on September 2, 2009,
withavengeance said…
- Welcome to the group, Sarah! Hope you find it as beneficial as I have and do.
Hugs,
Pam
- At 11:28am on July 3, 2009,
Janet B said… - Hello..Rapid cycling is horrible..I chose to keep myself as active as possible..and I still do.My pace has slowed down somewhat but...that is Ok..
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