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August 13, 2011
The BipolarHappens.com blog has added new and valuable info!
Hello to All!
This blog gets up to 20,000 hits a month, so I try to keep the content fresh.
I've added two new pages to the menu:
and The Difference between Bipolar and BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder)
The What is Bipolar? section is truly important if you're just diagnosed or if you think you have bipolar. It's also a great tool for family and friends. Feel free to pass on the link to anyone who has questions.
Let me know what you think! And feel free to send some complicated questions! I like a challenge.
I can delve into major topics on a page as compared to a blog.
Julie
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August 9, 2011
Update: A Passionate Plea… you don't have to read the news.
Oops! The blog below I wrote this morning must have been more depressing than I intended!
I had people write to see if I was ok and my dear friend Sheri sent me a text that said, "Are you ok? Read your blog. Just checking in!"
It matters to have people in life who care about you. I am always careful with this blog- I want to be honest and reflect what we all go through with this illness, but I want to be supportive and offer awesome information as well! So, in the blog below you can read about some honest down feelings- but I want to say that I was fine a few hours later and actually see some sun now! The next time I write a downer blog- I will make sure to remind us all that the sun will come out .. later in the afternoon!
Here is my downer blog! [image error][ Read More ]
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Ok: A note to my dear friends… summer bipolar mania has arrived!
A Passionate Plea… you don't have to read the news.
It's August 9th here in Portland, Oregon and it's 59 degrees outside.
I do know that many across the US are experiencing record high temperatures. Stories from my friends in Louisiana and Texas are pretty awful!
But, we are where we are and my local weather is getting me down. I know that I write that we all need to watch out for summer mania. Mania is often created by the sun. But….. a dark and gloomy day in August is a recipe for a bit of depression. That's for sure.
Thus, my passionate plea. If you're not doing well in terms of bipolar disorder either because of the weather or other summer oriented issues (family get togethers, etc!), please know that you don't have to follow the depressing news of the world. I know, I'm a broken record on this as well.
Our moods are completely affected by outside events. Our bipolar brains are [ Read More ]
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August 8, 2011
Regarding the bipolar disorder symptoms poll below
The results are very interesting. Before you vote and read the results- what symptoms do you think would be more difficult:
Mania
or]
Depression?
I chose the wrong one. Interesting.
julie
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August 5, 2011
Bipolar Disorder Symptoms Poll
Over 200 readers have voted. What is your answer? If you care about someone with bipolar disorder, please give your opinion as well. I'm actually surprised at the results. I thought that the highest vote would be mania!
View This Poll
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August 2, 2011
Guest Post: Craig Hamilton part 1 of 3
Craig Hamilton – My Story part 1 of 3
Craig: Sports broadcaster, writer, and motivational speaker. Wow!
In September 2000 I was hospitalized for two weeks after suffering a psychotic episode at Broadmeadow Railway Station in Newcastle, Australia.
The subsequent diagnosis from the team at the James Fletcher Hospital was Bipolar 1 Disorder.
It will be ten years in September since that traumatic time and I have had time to reflect on a great deal about the illness and the best way to manage it and stay well.
Bipolar Disorder, like so many other mental illnesses has a stigma associated with it that makes management of the condition even more difficult than it should be.
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August 1, 2011
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Video: Brandon Marshall on his Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis
People with borderline personality disorder often feel misunderstood, alone, empty and hopeless. They're typically full of self-hate and self-loathing. They may be fully aware that their behavior is destructive, but feel unable to change it. Poor impulse control may lead to problems with gambling, driving or even the law. They may find that many areas of their lives are affected, including social relationships, work or school.
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The following is a post on Brandon Marshall and borderline personality disorder. Borderline is often abbreviated as BPD and is easily confused with bipolar disorder. They are very different mental illnesses (brain disorders). I wanted to get this posted today and will write more about the differences later this afternoon.
The very well known football player Brandon Marshall now with the Miami Dolphins, just told the media that he has borderline personality disorder.
I praise him greatly. It's not easy to talk about borderline personality disorder as it's a very difficult to treat illness that comes with a lot of stigma. Much more than with a bipolar disorder diagnosis.
I am so happy that this is talked about openly. It will make a difference in so many lives, including those who are embarrassed about a bipolar disorder diagnosis.
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July 30, 2011
Bipolar Disorder Brain Tracking: Does this happen to you?
Hi! I just wrote a blog for bp Magazine I think you will find interesting. I ask the question: Does your brain track and drive you bonkers?
Here is the first paragraph from the blog. I was walking on the beach on the Oregon coast yesterday. It was stunningly beautiful. The beach was there and I was there and depression wasn't there!But there was another 'friend' walking with me. Brain tracking.
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Here is the link to the blog:
The bipolar brain does really weird things. I'm always interested to know if my experiences are yours. Then we will know it's bipolar and not us being odd!
As always, I love to ready your comments.
Julie
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