Tuesday, March 22, 2011

About Bipolar Disorder: Readers' Spotlight

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From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder
About Bipolar Disorder readers have contributed wonderful stories and insights about living with manic depression. This week - a new topic you can write about, plus some of the latest stories submitted by members of our community.

You're Not Sick, You're Bipolar
So many readers have told me stories about doctors who blamed their physical symptoms on bipolar disorder that I've now given you a place to share those stories - and what you've learned from your experiences. Your tips for handling doctors who dismiss your illness because of your mental illness are bound to help others.

My Father's Solution for My Sister's Spending
"My sister lost her house because she spent her mortgage money on eBay. Her bedroom was jam packed with unopened boxes of bizarre purchases no one could understand." This writer's father helped his daughter with judicious good sense.
See More About:  reckless spending 

My Toxic Employer
"The effect of her toxic behavior to me was I felt completely demoralized, lost my confidence and motivation. I personalized her behavior and believed I was incompetent," says Lynn. Reading her story, I have to agree that this is one of the most toxic employers I've ever heard about.
See More About:  toxic people 

Rapid Cycling Like a Box of Chocolates
That's what Michelle said - a box of chocolates because "you never know what you're getting." It cost her her marriage and a great deal more, until medications began helping her.

 


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