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Here is a question from Liz. Her partner has bipolar disorder and recently got out of the hospital. She asks an interesting question- as a partner of someone with the illness, where does help end and needing the person to take care of themselves on their own begin? It’s surely a fine line. I read the [...] A big bipolar disorder treatment secret… . Surround yourself with people who love and respect you. It’s that simple. I’ve been around people who say they care about me and that they want to be with me- but in reality they didn’t love and respect me. It’s all about them. I don’t want people like that in [...] This post actually follows a thread I started about four entries ago…. Surviving a Terrible Down Swing I got very hypomanic yesterday. I wrote about it earlier and wrote a newsletter about it. Of course, it’s very easy to write when you’re hypomanic. But when it was going on, I could tell it was going to spin out [...] I’m amazed at how my lack of confidence in myself often gets in the way of new relationships. 1. Never contacting the person even when they show signs of wanting to meet [...] Internet dating was one of the most stressful experiences of my life! In fact, it can be stressful for people without bipolar disorder! I stopped using the internet to date over a year ago. What a relief! I have to admit I did meet a lot of guy friends that way, but the other [...] Romantic Loneliness I am listening to a beautiful song by John Legend as I write this. I also just read an email from a great guy who talked about going to bed alone again. I believe that all of us long for love! I know that I do. When a person gets depressed and doesn’t have [...] Being honest with the people in your life is very, very hard. I’ve found myself staying in friendships and listening to things I don’t like or don’t agree with just to be a good friend who listens and accepts the other person. This is something that is preached to us a lot- we need to [...] |
The Health Cards System! The most widely used self-help program in the world for the management of bipolar disorder, the Health Cards System is not just a book, but a practical, hands-on tool for reducing symptoms and maintaining healthy and stable relationships. Designed for both individuals and family members. |
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