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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder My apologies for the repetition of some of the headline articles in last week's newsletter from the prior week. I edit this newsletter on Mondays for Tuesday delivery, but early last Monday morning my power went out, and it wasn't restored until Wednesday evening. This meant that the "automatic" version of the newsletter went out last week, which unfortunately pulled a couple of items that had already been sent to you. Ever Want to Spit Nails? What do you do when something makes you want to explode? This all started out simply enough over a copyright misunderstanding - now resolved - and blew up into an infuriating situation. Read more See More About:  difficult people  Antidepressant Controversy Continues Several studies have been published - and big-headline media stories published - saying that antidepressants are useless, that patients' improvements are no better with drugs or placebos. Anti-psychiatry and anti-psychiatric... Read more See More About:  antidepressants  I can't even trust myself to go shopping - Rapid Cycling Lynne writes about her rapid cycling: "I eventually lost my job because of my erratic behaviour, lost my driving license through drinking, got a criminal record for shoplifting. I put myself into extremely dangerous situations like swimming ..." Read more See More About:  rapid cycling  mania  suicide prevention Is it Me or Him? - Toxic People Jen says, "He says that because of my mental illnesses, he goes to friends and has a few beers because he doesn't know how to deal with my moods. He seems to always be able to help his friends do things yet stuff at our house never seems to get done or finished. I go through spells... Read more See More About:  toxic people  difficult people  Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Anxiety Treatment Depression Treatment Small Stories Short Story Stories Featured Articles Reader Story: I listened to my doctor Reader Story: I just want to feel normal Treatment Options for Bipolar Disorder Impact on Life Personal Stories & Literature About Bipolar Disorder Legal Issues   More from About.com Romantic Road Photo Gallery Explore the enchanting medieval towns, vineyards, and historical castles of Germany's Romantic Road. More> Guide to Oktoberfest 2011 All the details you need to enjoy the beer, sausage and Bavarian Oompha bands at Germany's best festival. 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   Bipolar Creativity The Bastard arial's aerial (my moods are in full swing) Analytical Mind Advertisement