Hi,
What’s new? Hope you are doing well.
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Researchers identify regulation process of protein linked to bipolar disorder
DO> Important study, don’t you think?
Alabama woman who set fire to home sentenced
DO> Do you agree with this sentence?
Alcohol, substance abuse doubles suicide risk in bipolar disorder
DO> Interesting study, don’t you agree?
Cognitive decline not apparent in bipolar patients
DO> This study reveals something very interesting.
Arsonist sent to federal pen:UPDATED
DO> Do you think this sentence is fair?
Dallas police kill man armed with screwdriver
DO> It’s frightening that this could happen to someone.
Low cortisol levels may increase risk of depression in bipolar disorder
DO> These results make you think, don’t they?
New hope for people suffering from depression
DO> This study gives people hope.
Patients in new DSM-5 bipolar category ‘deserve attention’
DO> Good study, wouldn’t you say?
Study finds difference in way bipolar disorder affects brains of children versus adults
DO> You’ll find this study very interesting.
Variable neurocognitive functioning seen in euthymic bipolar patients
DO> Some interesting information in this study.
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Dave
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Years of exploring the realities and complexities of this disorder have taught me that it can co-exist with other disorders such as borderline personality disorder and/or ADD/ADHD. My husband is complex and undiagnosed, but years of searching for answers has provided me with insights I only wish he had. Like many in his shoes, he is in denial, and very defensive. I know it’s because he’s fearful but supporting him is often like pushing a large boulder up a cliff. I wonder whether somewhere in his mind he has as his last resort, or Plan Z, the notion that if all else fails therapy is still the final option.
I am doing an online degree in social studies and a counselling diploma – many counsellors have a personal issue as the catalyst for exploring counselling as a profession. Perhaps it’s a way of coming to terms with something we can’t fix at home?
I would be very interested in articles on co-existing Bipolar with other disorders. There are support groups such as this one for BPD and ADD/ADHD, and I’ve found gaining knowledge/insights is extremely helpful to supporters. I suspect others in the same situation are really the only ones who truly understand. Their insights are often helpful, directly or indirectly.
With best wishes to everyone,
Vivien