Bipolar Information
I have found some websites with very helpful information for those who are suffering from Bipolar Disorder themselves or are dealing with a loved one who is Bipolar. Many of you know that my brother, David is bipolar. He used to write articles on this blog. In fact you can find some of his articles in the earlier archives. Recently, I learned that another of my loved ones has been diagnosed as bipolar. That's when I started reading again about this mental health problem.
Sometimes it's hard to know how best to help someone who is suffering. I think understanding the illness is probably the key. I have a lot of depression so I feel like I understand the depressive side of being bipolar. I have no experience with the manic stages of being bipolar so am trying to learn all I can, so that I can understand and be supportive of my loved ones. I hope the following articles will be of help to some of you whether you are suffering from bipolar disorder or if you know someone who is.
Then National Institute of Mental Health website offers a good publication about Bipolar Disorder. Two other articles I've located are An Introduction to Bipolar Disorder and Spotting the Early Warning Signs of a Bipolar Mood Episode. Both articles are on the Psych Central website. Another good article I found is at the Web MD site, Bipolar Disorder .
I know that those who suffer from Bipolar Disorder need the love and support of their family and friends. This illness can be helped with medication and therapy but it can also wreck havoc on relationships. Be prepared to hang in there when your loved one is struggling with his moods.
My Brother, David
Posted by ozzieblackcat at 5/6/2009 10:00 PM 
Categories: support, depression, relationships, bipolar, mental health
Tags: ozzieblackcat depression blog bipolar disorder His and Hers
Categories: support, depression, relationships, bipolar, mental health
Tags: ozzieblackcat depression blog bipolar disorder His and Hers
I thought bipolar disorder is just a mild illness that won't need special attention. Thanks for the info.
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Great picture of david he is rather handsome. Smile Stopped by to read your articles like always and to say I have missed your votes lately yu have been forgetting to vote and I need your votes. I looooooooooove yu anyway ..
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Thank you for your comment and I hope you'll revisit our blog.
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Thank you for your comment. I just finished voting for you and will try to do so daily. I'm glad you like David's new picture and we both thank you for being a frequent reader and commenter on our blog. your friend, Susan
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I don't have any experience of bipolar but I do know that our body is a bio-mechanical machine that needs the right fuel to work properly. Recently scientists have understood that the lack of magnesium in the diet and blood cause great problems with how we feel.
I have written a post about it in my blog http://curepanicattacks2.com look to the left under "all that talk about magnesium"
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I wish I had someone like you to be with me when I go through such struggling moods. Its always helpful to have someone to talki to. Thanks for sharing this with us. My regards to David. Stopped by to read your articles like always and to help you reach your goal and also ask you to vote for me I have noticed you have not been by lately to vote and a new month is coming in and I will need yor votes more then ever. Stop by my blogs soon and be sure to continue to help me reach my goal as well. Luv your friend @lilruth on twitter- Ruth Segovia on FaceBook
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