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Celebrities who are manic depressive; sound ideas for coping on a day-to-day basis; inspirational stories by people who have been there; stress busters; and affirmations that life with bipolar disorder is still worth living.
She Stayed
The story of a friend who demonstrated the true nature of selflessness and saved a manic-depressive person from suicide.
Side Effects of Life: Adjust Your Dosage as Necessary
Everyone's tolerances for life vary. Please be careful and adjust your dosage as necessary. Some side effects may occur. Do not be overly alarmed if you do not experience all of the possible side effects as everyone has different reactions.
A Message of Hope from Juanita - Never Give Up - In spite of mania, migraines and insomnia
Juanita writes that she has had a long and difficult time in her quest to control bipolar mania, migraine headaches and insomnia - but the journey has been worth it.
Breaking the Chains of a Bipolar Mentality
Guest author Karen Renken describes her bipolar disorder as being like drowning and her discovery of Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania by Andy Behrman, and the correspondence and friendship she developed with Andy, like being thrown a lifeline. Even after over 25 years of treatment, one person made a profound difference in Karen's search for better mental health.
Best Things to Say To Someone Who Is Depressed
This list, compiled from the Usenet group, a.s.d., offers some useful statements you can make to a friend or loved one who is depressed.
My Journey Back To Sanity
The heart-wrenching story of Susan Dime-Meenan which illustrates how to live day by day with Bipolar Disorder.
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