Post a Question, Share Your Story
In the navigation bar on the right, we have included links to two pages—Post a Question and Share Your Bipolar Story. We encourage visitors to the Bipolar Blog to feel at home here and add your own character and insights. We look forward to hearing what you have to say.
Posted on July 31, 2007 Filed Under Uncategorized | 3 Comments
Getting Back to Work with Bipolar Disorder
Recently, Jeff posted a comment on ”Quit Your High-Stress Job?” asking for advice and support related to his situation. Because work is such a common problem area for people with bipolar disorder, I encourage you to read that article and the interesting discussion that it has generated, including my response.
Posted on July 31, 2007 Filed Under Career | 1 Comment
Q&A: Managing a Job with Bipolar Disorder
Q: I am a job coach, I help get jobs for disabled people and help train them. I have had several clients who have bipolar disorder. They do not seem to be able to keep jobs no matter what field we put them in. Many of them are great workers but getting them to come [...]
Posted on July 23, 2007 Filed Under Q&A | 9 Comments
Building a Successful Treatment Team
When you have other illnesses, you’re usually well aware that you are not feeling well, and you seek some form of medical treatment. When you’re manic or depressed, however, you may not realize what’s going on and may actually do your best to avoid treatment. That’s why it’s so important to have a solid bipolar [...]
Posted on July 14, 2007 Filed Under Treatment | Leave a Comment
The Importance of Continuity of Care
About a year into our bipolar journey, I received a referral from a colleague of mine… actually my agent at the time. My agent knew of a doctor at a local university who specialized in bipolar disorder. After going through three or four doctors and seeing very little progress, the “specialist” seemed like the best [...]
Posted on July 6, 2007 Filed Under Treatment | Leave a Comment
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