The Best Bipolar Investment You Can Make

Hi,

Last year I worked with Dr. Daniel Lieberman, who started a website called moodchart.org. There people with bipolar disorder can go to sign up for a F.R.E.E. daily email where they can keep a daily online mood chart. I highly recommend it as a bipolar tool to help you or your

loved one manage your bipolar disorder.

Dr. Lieberman said something to me that I want to pass along to you, because I think it’s really important. He says the best investment is an investment in bipolar disorder and its management.

Interesting, don’t you think? So let’s talk about that for a minute.

Think about all the things that you invest in:

You invest in your car – you make car payments and insurance payments. You invest in upkeep as well. You even invest in repairs when necessary. Why is this a wise investment? Because everyone needs good, dependable transportation.

You invest in your house – you have a mortgage payment; you may even have a land payment. You pay for upkeep and repairs when necessary. And you have homeowner’s insurance in case anything should happen. Why is this a wise investment? Because everyone needs a home.

You invest in your children – at the very least, you provide, food, clothing, and shelter for them.

But you also invest in their health care, education, sports, hobbies, and other activities. Why is this a wise investment? Because everyone wants their children to grow up to be responsible

adults.

You invest in your education (if you choose to) – these days. Most people go to college after

they graduate from high school. Why is this a wise investment? Because in order to get the higher paying jobs or a good career, most employers are looking for college graduates.

You invest in your career. When you do land that higher paying job, you will probably continue your education by taking CEU’s (Continuing Education Units). Why is this a wise investment?

Because it will help you advance in your career. (Some jobs actually require it.)

You invest in your own self-improvement – You buy self-improvement books, join a gym, take classes to learn new things (like dance classes). Why is this a wise investment? Because we

all like to feel better about ourselves.

These are all wise investments.

But why would Dr. Lieberman say that the BEST investment is an investment in bipolar disorder and its management?

If you’ve got bipolar disorder (or are supporting someone who does), you have to invest both time and money, and you need to be prepared to make this investment for the rest of your life. And it IS an investment, just like the other investments I just listed, and just as important.

You’re investing in your health (both physical and mental), your stability, and your future.

You’re investing in the disorder, and the management of it. Remember, although there is still no cure for bipolar disorder, there is management of it. This takes as much a part of the supporter’s time and money as well as the survivor’s.

Treatment for bipolar disorder is expensive. It usually consists of medication, doctors, and therapy. If you don’t have insurance, you have to pay for all this yourself. Even if you have insurance, you probably have a co-pay, and that is still money out of your pocket.

Still, as Dr. Lieberman said, investing in bipolar disorder and its management is the BEST investment you can make.

Well, I have to go!

Your Friend,

Dave

  1. GO REV. DAVE!!

    I have a “new friend” who suggested that certain who are exposed to those with bipolar symptoms usually have the cheapest way to deal with this: Ready???? it’s best to “treat the symptom” as opposed to looking for the cure. sort of like helping someone take off the costume they were wearing if that particular costume proved unhealthy to begin with – you do this one “article of clothing at a time” – sound good???

    at the onset of the symptom, that’s where the application is — by the way – he says it’s very affordable that way.

    remember catch it at the onset…..GET THE SYMPTOM – sort of preventative….

  2. Hi Dave, I agree. My son CJ is 21 and went through a nasty 3+ month episode and was Baker Acted at least 3 times in Dec, Jan, and Feb. Thankfully he is back on track and will be going back to Jr. College late August. He can be covered under my insurance if he is a full time student. During his episode, I had to withdraw him from the semester since he missed so much. I didn’t dare tell the insurance company or he would have been dropped. Technically at age 23 or if he permanently drops out he will not be covered. What will we do if he doesn’t have a job that offers insurance? I think Disability will take away his incentive to work. He works a PT job now. I’m sure lots of us would like that info. Thanks for your emails.

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