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 we again take a look at what you have contributed to making About Bipolar Disorder a great resource. I've listed the category before each entry, and on each story there is a link to a page where you can share your own experience, too. Fabulous gift idea for controlling spending I LOVE this one from Spending Control, and this is intentionally a teaser: "One friend said it was the most thoughtful gift she ever got because everything really was geared toward her likes. She said she carried it around nearly all year, showed all her family and absolutely loved it!" See More About:  impact of bipolar disorder  spending sprees  bipolar and spending Don't assume doctors are always right From My Bipolar Diagnosis: "My first memory of emotion was deep depression as a very young child. Even then I wanted to die. I also believe I was molested by a family member by marriage. I was hospitalized for the first time at a state hospital 60 miles north of us in '01. It was bandied about that I might have bipolar disorder, but the doctor decided against it." See More About:  mixed episodes  diagnosing bipolar disorder  Driven like a motor... From Rapid Cycling: "I cycle about every couple of days (as little as 12 hours to 72 hours), usually with normal moods in between cycles but not always. I sometimes get the depression, never suicidal but rather guilty and hopeless. I never become full blown manic or depressed, but enough for it to affect my life (and others). On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd say its about a 6." See More About:  rapid cycling  personal experiences with bipolar disorder  They never admit they are wrong From Toxic People: "When I try to be positive ... I allow these toxic people to take me down and then because of my mood disorder, I can overreact in response and look like the bad guy. I have had my fair share of interaction with those who are never wrong or hardly ever admit it." See More About:  toxic people  dealing with others  difficult people Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Depression Treatment Manic Depression Anxiety Depression Depression Symptoms Featured Articles Hot Articles: Service Dogs Rapper DMX & Bipolar Does BP Affect Dreams? Risperdal / Risperidone About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. 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 © 2011 About.com   More Hot Topics What is a Manic Episode? Love Me and Support Me What Does Comorbid Mean? Advertisement