Online Resources
The internet provides several avenues of support for people whose lives are affected by mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder (manic depression). We have links to a large number of Web sites where support can be found online.
What Is Wrong with Me?
In this age of information at our finger tips, we take our questions to the internet. We Google them. So it should be no surprise that people experiencing emotional upheaval or mental difficulties would also use this tool to try to figure out what is going on with them. But where do you start when you have no idea what you are experiencing? A common search phrase is "What is wrong with me?" Why d…
In this age of information at our finger tips, we take our questions to the internet. We Google them. So it should be no surprise that people experiencing emotional upheaval or mental difficulties would also use this tool to try to figure out what is going on with them. But where do you start when you have no idea what you are experiencing? A common search phrase is "What is wrong with me?" Why d…
What Is Wrong with Me?
In this age of information at our finger tips, we take our questions to the internet. We Google it. So it should be no surprise that people experiencing emotional upheaval or mental difficulties would also use this tool to try to figure out what is going on with them. But where do you start when you have no idea what you are experiencing? A common search phrase is "What is wrong with me?"
In this age of information at our finger tips, we take our questions to the internet. We Google it. So it should be no surprise that people experiencing emotional upheaval or mental difficulties would also use this tool to try to figure out what is going on with them. But where do you start when you have no idea what you are experiencing? A common search phrase is "What is wrong with me?"
Bipolars and Internet Relationships
Part 1 of 3: Why are online relationships so appealing? People with bipolar disorder may be especially vulnerable to the hazards of online relationships.
Part 1 of 3: Why are online relationships so appealing? People with bipolar disorder may be especially vulnerable to the hazards of online relationships.
Bipolars and Internet Relationships
Part 2 of 3: Warning Signals and Self-Protection. When you are attracted to someone you only know over the internet, there any many "red flags" to watch for and many ways you can protect yourself from getting involved with the wrong person.
Part 2 of 3: Warning Signals and Self-Protection. When you are attracted to someone you only know over the internet, there any many "red flags" to watch for and many ways you can protect yourself from getting involved with the wrong person.
Bipolars and Internet Relationships
Part 3 of 3: Online to Offline - Taking the Leap. Here are several ways to protect yourself if you decide to have a face-to-face meeting with someone you have met online. Also included are some valuable tips on what to do if you find yourself the object of cyberstalking.
Part 3 of 3: Online to Offline - Taking the Leap. Here are several ways to protect yourself if you decide to have a face-to-face meeting with someone you have met online. Also included are some valuable tips on what to do if you find yourself the object of cyberstalking.
How Is Online Communication Different?
Another important article by About.com's Guide to Mental Health Resources, Dr. Leonard Holmes.
Another important article by About.com's Guide to Mental Health Resources, Dr. Leonard Holmes.
You Are Not Alone
A guide to support for Bipolar Disorder on the Internet.
A guide to support for Bipolar Disorder on the Internet.
The BPSO Public Pages
Bipolar Significant Others Support Group.
Bipolar Significant Others Support Group.
Electroboy Website
Andy Behrman, the author of “Electroboy”, has made it his mission to share his own experiences with bipolar disorder, to erase the stigma of mental illness, and to give people hope about recovery. To that end, he has developed a website packed full of resources.
Andy Behrman, the author of “Electroboy”, has made it his mission to share his own experiences with bipolar disorder, to erase the stigma of mental illness, and to give people hope about recovery. To that end, he has developed a website packed full of resources.
Harbor of Refuge: Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depression Support
"We hope to be a welcoming Harbor of Refuge for anyone with bipolar illness who comes here seeking conversation, information, or support -- whatever it is that will ease your burden."
"We hope to be a welcoming Harbor of Refuge for anyone with bipolar illness who comes here seeking conversation, information, or support -- whatever it is that will ease your burden."
Pendulum's Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression Pages
A "Comprehensive information source for Bipolar Disorder (manic-depression) and other mood disorders."
A "Comprehensive information source for Bipolar Disorder (manic-depression) and other mood disorders."