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What’s New With Bipolar Treatment Research?
I was diagnosed and began treatment for bipolar about 12 years ago. Today my treatment is a drug cocktail that helps manage my disease,. It
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How To Manage Shame When You Are Depressed
As a pastor when I talk about my bipolar I feel shame. Yes, I know I shouldn’t. Bipolar is a disease. Stuff happens and bipolar
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My Journey With Bipolar Two
I had my first major depressive episode in 1971. That year as I began college and working I became haunted by depression and anger. Thoughts
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Stresses And Depression Relapse
What triggers a relapse? Every one is different. For me, a lack of deep sleep will trigger and almost immediate reaction. If I’m feeling ungrateful
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Four Stages of Managing Bipolar
The beatitudes of Jesus give us the first four phases of living with difficult disease or trauma in our lives. I was surprised by this
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Easter Promises When We Are Depressed
Easter teaches us that we are not alone. When I was first diagnosed with bipolar depression I felt alone. My religious faith taught God was
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Strengths That Are Part Of Being Bipolar
“Being bipolar has strengths,” is a quote from an article I recently read. At first I first thought the writer knew nothing about bipolar, especially
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What Does Resiliency Look Like When You Are Depressed?
“Be Bop” the clown was one of my favorite toys. Give him a “Bop” and down he went and then he came up still smiling.
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Little Steps In Depression Managment
There are little steps you can take along the journey of wellness. The major building blocks of recovery are medicine, sleep schedules and therapy. But
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