Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
Anyone have an adolescent boy who has been diagnosed bipolar and is being treated? What kind of interesting things do we have to look forward to as my bipolar son enters puberty?
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
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I dont' have kids so I don't know. But I'm sure it will be interesting.
BPs are a handful anyway. Just watch this site....
The main thing is to get him to understand the importance of taking his Make sure he understands the importance of taking his medication. He's liable to stop taking them because he wants to be like the other kids.
There's a couple other places that I would recommend for you to visit.
NAMI, it is the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. it is geared toward families and friends of the mentally Ill.. The offer support groups all over the country
www.nami.org
DBSA. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. This is a very helpful website. Support groups too.
www.dbsalliance.org
Bipolarworld, Another great place for information. Check out their boards, they have a section for families and friends.
www.bipolarworld.net