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by kimminentdanger in Bipolar Lounge - Off topic discussions - 1 minute ago.
Excerpts From Dairies Of Dogs And Cats
"This was posted in the forum of a game I used to play. W..."
by DreamChaser in Bipolar Lounge - Off topic discussions - 14 minutes ago.
How do I tell my kids...?
"I'm back! I checked in on the 4th and out on the 9th. Whe..."
by clevergirl in Bipolar General & Support - 16 minutes ago.
Anyone Awake, May 9th, no topic discussion
"Afternoon Glann. It sounds like a fun day."
by DreamChaser in Bipolar Lounge - Off topic discussions - 47 minutes ago.
Opinions
"Guys, this has prompted me to tell the saga of my son's t..."
by morningglory/oldglory in Bipolar Lounge - Off topic discussions - 1 hour ago.
Dual diagnosis
"0]Welcome Jeff! Zinna said something that caught my atte..."
by graphdsnmouse in Bipolar Introductions & Personal Stories - 1 hour ago.
Is my husband bipolar?
"Welcome Sidney....glad you joined. Only a medical profess..."
by norma in Bipolar General & Support - 3 hours ago.
Spinning Out of Control & Can't Stop It
"bejeweled, LOL Kim, I'm so proud of you for standin..."
by DreamChaser in Bipolar General & Support - 3 hours ago.
Spinning Out of Control & Can't Stop It
"LOL bejeweled... took me a second to "get it" (..."
by kimminentdanger in Bipolar General & Support - 3 hours ago.
My A.D.D
"I have terrible A.D.D. So yesterday, I'm trying not to..."
by Deep_Hearted_Sigh in Bipolar Lounge - Off topic discussions - 4 hours ago.
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Bipolar Articles
Bipolar Dual Diagnosed--Identifiers
Written by JR1   
21 April 2007

dual-diagnosed Dual diagnosis, in the context of bipolar disease with addiction/alcoholism/substance abuse, has always presented difficulty to diagnosticians, because the symptoms of one disease tend to hide among the symptoms of the other disease.

This article should help you to see where symptoms may "overlap" and, with a little honest personal inventory or the help of a health professional, to help  you to see whether you or your loved one should seek direction or help.

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Dual Diagnosed Bipolar - Twelve Step Skeptic
Written by JR1   
05 April 2007
twelve-stepBill and Bob had NO IDEA what they had started, yet today it is evident that they had an impact not only on recovering alcoholics, but also they had an impact on virtually every upstart recovery program for many years since.  The "why" of this impact lines up with the many "why's" which have both questioned and challenged the so-called twelve-step concept.
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Resilience and Recovery
Written by JR1   
25 March 2007

recovery happy manRecent research has demonstrated that certain traits correlate positively with recovery from trauma. I will describe each of these traits and discuss their relevance to recovery from the trauma of a bipolar episode and to the maintenance of feelings of well being in the future.
These observations are based on studies of individuals who had to face the trauma of being POW's in the Viet Nam War for up to 8 years and had been subjected to torture and solitary confinement. I will focus on the particular traits, attitudes or perspectives which enabled certain soldiers to be most "resilient."
John S. Tamerin, M.D.

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Support / Trust -by James Rist, Bipolar Support Group
Written by JR1   
28 February 2007
trustMedical experts seem to agree that the pathology associated with bipolar disease and with addiction is somehow connected to changes in brain chemistry.
I have both diseases.  From the very outset of my treatment and my journey to recovery, I have suspected (call it an inspiration) that the etiology (origin) of these diseases is something other than chemical in nature.  These days most professionals tend to believe in addition that the "etiology" of bipolar disease and of addiction (including alcoholism) is genetic.   Well the jury is still out.
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Bipolar dual diagnosed--My Suicide
Written by JR1   
06 February 2007

Suicide man and friend"Suicide is a major problem for those with mood disorders. It is estimated that as many as fifteen percent of individuals with untreated Bipolar Disorder commit suicide."

By submitting this admittedly subjective article, I wish to encourage those to whom it may apply to learn to speak openly in the matter of suicidal feelings. Bipolar disease and addiciton/alcholism have plagued me all my life, isolating me from rather than connecting me to others at the most critical and devastating moments.
Whether you have been afflicted with bipolar disease, addiction, alcoholism, or a combination (dual diagnosed), or whether you merely seek a better understanding, it often helps to hear someone's first hand experience.

This is MY experience....

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ADHD vs Bipolar Disorder in Kids
Written by meehlfou   
03 February 2007
Bipolar Disorder in KidsMany children, especially teens, experience mood swings as a normal part of growing up, but when these feelings persist and begin to interfere with a child’s ability to function in daily life, bipolar disorder could be the cause.
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