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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder I'm thinking about my cousin Carrie, whose husband died last week. More than ten years ago, Carrie wrote a series of articles telling about her bipolar disorder and how it didn't prevent her from adopting two children. Those two kids, teenagers now, are lovely and happy young people. Carrie, this one's for you, with my love. Can Bipolar's Adopt? Yes! If you think having bipolar disorder or another serious mental illness automatically means you can't adopt, think again. In spite of her Bipolar I disorder, Carrie and her husband adopted two beautiful African-American children. Here, in four parts, is her story. Read on... Wrongfully Fired for Bipolar Disorder In spite of an exemplary record, Sean Reilly was fired when he asked for time off because of his bipolar disorder. The EEOC filed a lawsuit on his behalf - and they won. Read the story and learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act that Sean's employer violated. Sean's story and more... See More About:  bipolar and work  americans with disabilities act  Medications for Mania and Hypomania Did you know there are more drugs to treat mania and hypomania than the traditional mood stabilizers? In fact, drugs in three other classes are also sometimes used for manic and hypomanic episodes. Get the info... See More About:  mood stabilizers  antipsychotics  calcium channel blockers My Bipolar Journal: A Recipe for Exhaustion In this, the next chapter in my online journal, I'm dealing with the aftermath of adding Lexapro to my medications. It's Christmastime, I'm worn out, and I seem to be having a mixed episode. Read more... See More About:  impact of bipolar disorder  personal experiences with bipolar disorder  Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Bipolar Depression Bipolar Disorders Bipolar Medication Featured Articles Pets and Bipolar Money Issues What Is Pressured Speech? Lithium NDI - Serious Side Effect About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More> This newsletter is written by: Marcia Purse Bipolar Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Bipolar Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Bipolar Disorder? Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Our Community for Bipolar Disorder   Follow me on: Advertisement