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Mar 01, 2011, 05:48 PM
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As of the beginning of March, I am taking over the Bipolar Chat. It will run subsequent to the Depression Chat. As those who have bipolar, and those whose loved ones have bipolar, experience manic and hypomanic episodes as well as mixed features to their episodes, we need a place of our own in addition to the Depression Chat.
I, currently, have no experience facilitating a support chat, however I have a decade of experience with this disorder. At this time, I am looking for input from our members as to what topics they would like to cover and what format they would like this chat to take. To that end, I would appreciate any feedback. Thank you and have a good day, Laura a.k.a. Merlin
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Mar 04, 2011, 11:10 PM
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I wanted to thank everyone who came to chat and provided me with support and input.
We will discuss socializing and the tendency to isolate next meeting (March 11.)
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It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence, to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words: "And this, too, shall pass away." How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction! ---"Address before the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society". Abraham Lincoln Online. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. September 30, 1859. |
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Mar 12, 2011, 08:13 PM
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I am just newly diagnosed bipolar and am scared of the diagnosis. I am relieved that it at least explains what has been going on, but I don't want to be this person.
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Mar 14, 2011, 12:53 AM
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It can be difficult to accept the diagnosis and the need for medication. I, personally, struggle for years and some days still doubt. There are many people who are where you are right now who you can talk to here and there are also those who have come to term with the diagnosis and you can talk to them here as well. I hope to see you around the forums and in chat.
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It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence, to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words: "And this, too, shall pass away." How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction! ---"Address before the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society". Abraham Lincoln Online. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. September 30, 1859. |
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Mar 15, 2011, 05:58 PM
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It's hardly fair, is it? You have one incredibly traumatic event to cope with and then a mental illness on top of it. There are many people with bipolar who have also experienced trauma, it's one surefire way, given the genetics, to trigger it. The people in this forum, the PTSD forum and the chat room will be willing to listen to you and respond and I hope that that will help.
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It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence, to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words: "And this, too, shall pass away." How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction! ---"Address before the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society". Abraham Lincoln Online. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. September 30, 1859. |
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Mar 16, 2011, 03:06 AM
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As Gus has resigned as the chat leader I have agreed to lead the depression chat in addition to the bipolar chat. The depression chat will be held on Wednesday at 9 PM EST and the bipolar chat will be moved forward to 9 PM EST on Fridays.
There will be significant overlap to the depression and the bipolar chats in terms of topics, but those with bipolar are welcomed to the depression chat. I am unable to lead a depression chat tomorrow so I will combine the depression and bipolar chats this Friday. The topic will be what we do to keep ourselves well. Take care, Laura a.k.a. Merlin
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It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence, to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words: "And this, too, shall pass away." How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction! ---"Address before the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society". Abraham Lincoln Online. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. September 30, 1859. |
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Mar 16, 2011, 09:32 AM
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Dear Laura, I am completely new to all this, my oldest sister has been dealing with a 35 year old daughter labeled bi polar. The life has been extremely difficult. A few years back they had her on a Lithium based drug and she was able to function. The adult daugher lives in San Antonio, TX, and is not able to live on her own. Is there any group homes or help out there? |
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Mar 16, 2011, 05:51 PM
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Mar 16, 2011, 06:36 PM
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It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence, to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words: "And this, too, shall pass away." How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction! ---"Address before the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society". Abraham Lincoln Online. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. September 30, 1859. |
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Mar 16, 2011, 08:04 PM
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Hi everyone,
I am so glad to have found this BP Chat. I have had this illness for 14 years and it doesn't get any easier. However, with a good psychiatrist, proper medications and support system (family and friends) it is amazing how you can deal with it. It is a matter of survival, otherwise I'm sure I'd be living like some unfortunate souls in a cardboard box on a street all winter. I get up five days a week and drag myself into work like the rest of the people and I can't tell you how lucky I am to be able to function fairly normally between manic episodes. My name is Carolyne Olson, I should have introduced myself to this community which I just joined today. Thanks to Merlin for hosting. Talk to you all soon! |
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Mar 16, 2011, 10:03 PM
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Mar 17, 2011, 07:10 PM
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I don't currently have information about coping with family member who also the illness, but I can look into it for another chat. Good idea.
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It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence, to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words: "And this, too, shall pass away." How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction! ---"Address before the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society". Abraham Lincoln Online. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. September 30, 1859. |
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