Can Bipolars Adopt? Yes! by Carrie Burr
Carrie is bipolar and has two adopted children. In this article she offers excellent advice for prospective parents (adoptive OR natural!) and details the process she faced when applying to adopt.

Counseling from Hell by Wonder
The terrible story of a counselor who did tremendous harm to a client, including convincing her she was possessed by demons.

ECTs and Me by Julaine
Electroshock therapies - they saved my life but did not cure me. One woman's story of a struggle with life-threating depression - to hope, recovery and professionalism.

Electroboy by Andy Behrman
Andy tells about the reasons why he underwent a year-long course of electroconvulsive therapy - ECT - for manic depression, and what was both good and bad in the results.

In the Nuthouse by Jenny Westberg
Jenny tells the story of two weeks enforced confinement in a hospital for bipolar disorder - through anger, depression and mania.

Review: Bipolar Puzzle Solution by mjal333
Mjal tells why he feels this book is a must-read, especially for the newly diagnosed or for anyone who has questions about bipolar disorder.

The Sarcasm Diet by Brigid62
Brigid, a member of the About Bipolar Disorder community, expresses the frustration of those who can't lose weight due to medications' side effects with wry humor.

She Stayed by Nan
Nan draws on her own and friends' experiences to tell the story of a friend who demonstrated the true nature of selflessness and saved a manic-depressive person from suicide.

Starter Tip for Swimming by Tatyanazap
Contributing to our Bipolar Weight Control Program, Tat shares an important tip for beginners who want to swim for weight loss.