About Bipolar Disorder: Readers' Spotlight

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder This week, five stories from people who live and deal with bipolar disorder. Three people share their stories of what led to their bipolar disorder diagnoses. Another talks about how being bullied affected him as a child with bipolar symptoms, and the final writer talks about activities that can help you when you feel frozen into depression. Destructive Years of Misdiagnosis Writer gsheps was treated only for major depression, and antidepressant treatments only made matters worse. Bankruptcies, hallucinations, impulsive behavior and crushing depressions all took their toll before a proper diagnosis was made. Two Stories of Bipolar Diagnosis Nessa was diagnosed because of her reaction to an antidepressant. Quinlissa didn't get help until she was forced to see a psychiatrist. These very personal stories illustrate the difficulties everyday people encounter in getting help for their mental illnesses. Bipolar and Bullying - A Success Story A sensitive child with symptoms of bipolar disorder, Michael was bullied and later even did some bullying himself in compensation. Then in his 20s he took a course that helped him deal - most of the time - with bullying behavior. Sunshine is the Key for Me "I had trouble just getting off the couch. With the encouragement of my family I began to sit on the deck for about 15 minutes a day. I would just drink iced tea and enjoy the sunlight and birds. Once I was out of the house I began to sit on the deck more each day." So begins sandphd's story and advice for dealing with depression. Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Thanksgiving Recipes Thanksgiving Turkey Roast Turkey Bullying in Schools Featured Articles Hair Loss as a Medication Side Effect What is Cyclothymia? Effexor Side Effects Physical Changes in Bipolar Depression About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Thanksgiving Recipes Herb-roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish and roasted squash, sweet and tart fruit pies, and many more. More> Choose the Perfect Gift Whether you're looking for teens, teachers, grandparents or even pets, we have suggestions to make shopping easier. 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 © 2010 About.com   What We're Talking About I'm scared about my future Effexor XR Withdrawal Blamed bipolar disorder to get out of something? Advertisement