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.

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ReginaPhalange 09/09/2008

Has anyone else tried to write a book about bp and the day to day struggles?
i've just started writing mine and have posted the prologue in my journal, I'd love for anyone that has a minute to read it and leave me comments, both good and bad.
I'd also love to hear from anyone else who has attempted this, did the bad parts of your life and bp trigger you? I'm hoping it will be a sort of therapy for me

deleted_user 09/09/2008

I gave some serious thought to writing a book about my life and illness. I even attempted it at one point but when I came back later to what I had written it didn't even make sense to me! LOL! I finally abandoned the idea when I decided I really didn't have anything new or fresh to offer. But don't let that discourage you from writing a book. I wish you good luck!

deleted_user 09/09/2008

I wrote a book about being a bipolar coke addict in an abusive relationship. It's being published next year in London.

Writing it was a form of therapy, yes, and editing it tends to open the wounds back up again. It's kind of a harrowing story

I would really encourage you to write about your life and bipolar disorder, awareness of the difficult path it can be, as well as the positive stuff...the world needs to know.

deleted_user 09/09/2008

I left you a comment on your journal. I am writing my story as well, I believe we need to get it out there for the world to see.

ReginaPhalange 09/09/2008

Thanks for your comments, angie what is your book going to be called? I'd love to read it

deleted_user 09/09/2008

I think it will be great therapy for you. Best wishes on your book. Gonna go look at your journal. :)

deleted_user 09/09/2008

It's called Jet Set Desolate.

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