Welcome and Bipolar Disorder? Amazing Thing I Have Discovered

Hi,

How’s it going?

I wanted to say welcome. He had a record night with about 1500 new subscribers coming in in a short period of time.

Welcome to everyone.

I hope you are doing well.

Want to hear something odd. I had several people “testing” recently in my organization.

When I say testing I mean it’s like “try outs” to see if the person will do well in our organization.

Anyway, 7 people tested. 3 with on or more disorders like bipolar disorder 4 without bipolar disorder.

ALL the people with bipolar disorder are still working and on track to do great things. I had one problem with one person and that was corrected. However this person does do great work.

The odd thing is, all except one of the people without bipolar disorder have already quit.

Someone who works for me who does NOT have bipolar disorder was amazed how the people who have bipolar disorder work so well and can get so much done in ways that no one else ever thought of.

Every time I see this happen, I am simply amazed myself.

You might not know this but I have about 14 people now who work for me with one or more mental illnesses. Sometimes less than that. Some people are very part time and only have specific duties that require only 1 day of work a week some people work every single day.

One has been diagnosed with 10 different disorders.

Am I out of my mind? Some think that I am.

But I want to tell you two things.

First, if you have one or more disorders you can do well.

Just look at this one person’s story:

She is a writer who has 10 different disorders, starting from when she was 12 years old! She is on disability, but she loves to write, so maybe that’s part of it – she is doing what she loves to do. Do you think that’s her secret?

I think her secret is that she is stable. And she is stable because she follows a good treatment plan, including taking her medication and seeing a therapist.

Secondly, I have found that people who have mental disorders like bipolar disorder are really very smart when they are stable.

It’s amazing actually.

I have found people in my company that once stable can do tasks and projects that nobody else can do or wants to do.

These people can think faster, better, solve problems faster, and are solution- oriented, proactive, take initiative, etc. It’s amazing!

If your loved one has a mental illness, remember this:

Great things in society were done by many people with mental illnesses.

Edgar Allen Poe was a great writer, and they say that even he had a mental illness. There were a number of great authors, actors, composers, etc., who they say had mental illnesses.

If someone says you are odd, the only reason you would be odd is because you have such tremendous potential.

But does that mean you have a mental illness? Not necessarily.

In my courses/systems below:

SUPPORTING AN ADULT WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER?

Visit:

http://www.bipolarsupporter.com/report11

SUPPORTING A CHILD/TEEN WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER?

Visit:

http://www.bipolarparenting.com

HAVE BIPOLAR DISORDER?

Visit:

http://www.survivebipolar.net

I talk about the stigma associated with mental illness, and that it’s due to society’s fear of people who are different than they are. Different? Smarter? More creative?

If your loved one is these things, it’s not something to be afraid of. As long as they are stable, and taking their medication and following a good treatment plan.

Remember about the people I told you about who work for me.

Different is not always bad.

People always fear things they don’t understand.

And people don’t understand mental illness in general, and bipolar disorder in specific.

So, sometimes people might be afraid of your loved one just because they have bipolar disorder.

Just because your loved one is “different.”

Did you know that some people still believe that they can “catch” bipolar disorder like they can catch the flu or a cold?

That’s how ignorant some people still are.

So don’t think that different is bad.

People with bipolar disorder are still some of the most creative, intelligent, strong, productive people I have ever known.

I could not have come as far as I have come unless I had many people who have bipolar disorder working for me.

Remember about the person who works for me who has 10 different disorders!

Let me ask you a question. If you are a bipolar supporter don’t you find when you loved one is stable he/she is really, really, really, really smart?

If you have bipolar disorder, don’t you find that things that seemed hard for other people are easy for you? Don’t you find yourself bored and not challenged because you are creative and smart?

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  1. You all talk about bipolar like it is a very serious decease. Maybe it is. But it does not mean you have to stop living,working etc. My daughter has bipolar and even before we discovered it, she led a normal life, go to work get married have children etc. The only difference was that every now and then she had a different emotion and we all coped with it. Not like a mad person at all. Maybe if you leave it, and do not get help, you will become mad. We have not experienced this, so we do not understand why people carry on about it like “mad people” My daughter is very intelligent and creative.

  2. Not really; he has brief flashes of brilliance, but for the most part he is frustrated by his inability to access the cognitive abilities he knew he had as a child. (And yes, he is on meds and sees therapists.) The emotions get in the way too much.

  3. peace be with you ! your constant contact is some thing in my life i have other disorder too but i enjoy reading your mail and i feel its help full too thanks again keep up the good work ,God be with you.

  4. I can tell by all the reading I’ve done in here that there are many different levels of bipolar, from mild to severe, so each person will behave differently and/or react differently to medication.
    My son graduated top of his class in high school, was bored most of his school years, and never really felt challenged. He had his first episode and was diagnosed with bipolar this past Christmas and my heart broke. I thought that was the end for him. But you know what? After reading about other’s living normal lives and talking to friends with loved ones who are leading normal lives (on medication!) and now that my son is in college and doing quite well for his first 3 weeks, I am changing my mind. He is very stable on medication. 9 months ago I had no hope. I didn’t think he would lead a “normal” life. Now I do and I thank David and all of you who write in with success stories in part for that!
    Have a great day!

  5. To: David Oliver

    I have been reading all the newsletters you’ve sent to me and Im not sure what to believe anymore. I am 20 years old and was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder and ADD. It is really hard to believe it because I am unaware of my actions. When people describe to me how I treat them it’s hard to believe because I don’t feel like im mean or switch up my emotions. Anyway, I refuse to take my medications because it has totally made me even more heavier than I was before. The side effects are terrible. I don’t really have a great support system because I live far away from my family. My boyfriend left. My problem is that I can’t concentrate, i’m very indecisive, picky, I need a job, and im having problems finding who the real me is because it’s always something different. I see a therapist about every 3 weeks because I can’t afford to go every week anymore because I lost my job and I have no insurance. What can I do to get out of this rut? I really feel that if I don’t take medications it will be a great accomplishment beating this disorder without it. I need help.

  6. Hi David! Thank you so much for this web-site. Where can I tell my story about being raised by a bi-polar mom who had shock treatments after I was born and when I was 5 years old. The abuse physical-beatings, the verbal abuse, she was also cleptomania, paranoid, and in her full blown mania she saw things so it can be missed diagnosed to schizophrenic but I seen so much I do want to write a book some day to help others when she got older of course it gets worse every year there moods mania depression get a little bit worse if not on proper meds and treatments. Thank you! have a great day Diana

  7. hi david. thank you for all the info.
    My son has b/p and depression symptons.
    I think some of your info is somewhat overstated.
    I don’t necessarily find someone with b/p to be very smart,
    and solve problems, such as money mgt, and other issues without some assistance from others.
    I have tried this with my son several times, and he
    can do some of those things on assistance
    but not totally alone, however I do encourage him. to keep
    trying.
    he has had problems with substance abuse off and on,
    which I call DDD drinking,drugs, dyfunctional behavior..
    he can’t hold on to a job for more than a few days or weeks, them he quits. he moves from place to place.
    It is hard for him to live in one location.
    He has lost most of his clothes,and other personal property, he has sold to buy drugs.
    He does not stay on his meds daily, and has had problems
    with most of his so-called friends.
    he has been in jail, in rehab detox, and so forth.
    He is not living at home, because I won’t tolerate his
    behavior, which is not a free-pass because he has B/P
    and won’t try to help himself. He expects someone else
    to take care of him.
    He is in his 30’s. he is not married and has no children, and has a difficult time settleing down
    He has stressed us out.
    thank you. please advise, if you have any suggestions.
    charles

  8. In response to your article today I thought of my own experience after suffering a very severe depression only to come out of it and go immediately to a severe manic episode. I purchased an abnomal amount of merchandise because I thought I would have my own shop. I am now on medication, see a professional regularly, and therefore have been stable for some time. But then I needed to get rid of all this stuff I bought. I checked in to Ebay and even though I never sold a thing there or new what to do I managed to sell an amazing amount of stuff. Even friends and relatives wanted to know more about it and could I sell there things too? I was able to get rid of some things, get some money back, and felt a sense of accomplishment – that I was able to do something.
    No we are not as stupid as some people think and as stupid as we looked in our episodes – and boy did I look stupid sometimes!

  9. The person I know who is afflicted with bipolar is very talented with a great imagination……usually. She has written a series novel. It’s taken years of journal writing and she says she wants to get it all together and have a publisher look at it.
    She is also applying for classes at a local college, but she failed the entrance testing. She’ll try again today.
    The thing is that since I’ve known her ( about 8 months ), her initiative, and motivation is almost 0. I’m hoping if she takes classes, something will trigger a response and she’ll be happier and fulfilled.
    Now, it’s a struggle just to get her to help around the house.
    I hope, I hope, I hope……..it would be a wonderful Christmas present !!

    Kathryn

  10. DAVID
    THANK YOU FOR THE DAILY THOUGHTS AND BOOSTS OF ENCOURAGEMENT.
    TODAY I WENT TO MY DAUGHTERS SCHOOL SHE HAS RECENTLY BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER.SHE IS A JUNIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL
    THE SCHOOL AND I WERE WORKING OUT A PLAN FOR HER EMOTIONAL SUPPORT > DISPITE PROBLEMS WITH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL SHE HAD MAINTAINED HONOR STUDENT GRADES LAST YEAR. y\
    YES I AGREE SHE IS A VERY INTELLEGENT GIRL AND IS MOST CAPAPBLE WHEN SHE IS DOING WELL
    SHE IS NOW ON A THERAPEATIC COURSE OF MEDICATION AS PRESCRIBED BY HER MD.
    I KNOW SHE HAS A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD AS WE PLAN OF BEING SUPPORTIVE TO THIS BRIGHT AND TALENTED GIRL’

  11. Hi Dave!

    I Thank God for you and your great website. Truly, it is a great blessing for people like me. I was diagnosed in 2002 after giving birth to my second child. I had my first manic episode. It lasted for 2 weeks. I never wanted to believe that something was wrong with me but my immediate family were the ones who saw the difference in me. The doctor who treated me said that this condition usually occurs to intelligent individuals. People who are very creative and talented. People who were into sales, marketing and creative media (As these people are always push to their limits). I wanted to believe her but at that point I doubted her. During my 2 weeks high, I painted a lot, started writing a book and even went to church every single day at 5 in the morning (which I don’t normally do). I was full of energy and wanted to do so many things at the same time. I never wanted that moment to end as I felt so empowered and so productive that I suddenly have high regards for myself. But when my doctor gave me Lithium, the high eventually normalized then that’s the time depression came in. This time I was asking God why? Why does such thing happened to me. I never want to accept it. I struggled everyday to forget about it. The things I did during those 2 weeks are my interests, it’s just that at that time I never needed any rest. According to my husband I only slept for an hour every single day.

  12. I had regular predictable cyclothymia since age 3 and most of the time was the smartest kid in class with nearly 0 effort. I also had a near photographic memory.

    Multiple psychco-social stressors at age 30 triggered my condition to progress to unpredictable rapid cycling BP2 with the now DREADED mixed episodes.

    Even when I’m stable now, my memory, creativity and intelligence are only about 25% what they were before I was left on a BAD medicine (for me) by a BAD doctor (for me) for about 8 AGONIZING weeks!

    STEP 1 EDUCATE YOURSELF THEN STEP 2 FIND A GOOD DOCTOR STEP 3 CAREFULLY CHOSE TREATMENT PLAN!

    It is better to see a doctor before you’re in a crisis situation or you will be forced to accept just whoever’s available and will be turned into a zombie at least for awhile. From my personal experience, I’d say there is only a 10-25% chance of getting a good doctor on the first try.

  13. my b/f is very smart when he wants to be he used to write a lot but then he now only does it when he depressed he is also a very hard worker he is also willing to help others just not himself as much he has been an outstanding machinist but then he quit b/c he said he needed change and he couldnt stand to be around his stepdad but u should never work w family to begin. he always tries his best he just needs help getting where he wants

  14. Although I agree that we are often very smart and creative people but it doesn’t mean a tinkers damn if we can’t control our emotional changes. and yes I have a good doctor and a good therapist and a supportive family, it can still knock the feet right out from under you on a regular basis. I don’t know how to handle the rapid changes in my emotions especially sice i am a mixed rapid cycling bipolar girl

  15. I was an above-average student, and girl, growing up. I was Senior Class President, VP of Drama Club, wrote for the school newspaper, graduated, and went to college. I maintained a high grade point average, and volunteered in my Senator’s office in D.C. for 3 years. I read everything I could get my hands on, and more. I typed 121 wpm, and was finally hired by the Senator to write letters to constituents for HIS signature. I was engaged, had my own apartment, and my “dream job” at 20.

    Yes, this DOES have an unhappy ending. Two weeks into my job, I had a “nervous breakdown.” Not sleeping, reading the Bible for “inspiration,” having religious “delusions,” and accusing my doctor of being my biological father! Well, HE put me in the psychiatric ward of the hospital where I had been hospitalized for 3 surgeries in 2 years.

    During my 20s, I was hospitalized 3 times for mania. My last hospitalization was in 1977, when I was 29. Because of being put on Lithium, my concentration was nil, and I couldn’t even read a book. I am on Social Security Disability, because my therapist informs me that I “cannot work.”

    I am now a twice-widowed, 60-year-old woman, no chldren, living without a supporter. But – I AM hopeful that this life I’m living WILL continue to improve. With the right combination of medications (Lithium gave me neuropathy in both legs), I’m STABLE, and able to get up in the morning with hope that each day, in every way, I’m getting better and better.

    I do mystery shopping, answer surveys for cash on the Internet, go to Sunday School, and just “get out of the house,” at least every other day. I have had just ONE episode of clinical depression – ONE too many. I can empathize with the other bipolar survivors when they turn to what the blogger above calls “DDD,” as I was there once. It is WRONG to self-medicate.

    To KEIRA: Right now, it seems as if you THINK you can “beat” bipolar by NOT taking your medications. Kiddo, there ain’t no such animal. Bipolar is something that cannot be CURED, I don’t care how many herbs and spices you think can help. Get yourself a GOOD doctor/therapist; if you go “off” again, you WILL crash, and it won’t be fun. Take it from someone who’s been there – I was 20 once, with my first breakdown, and I was devastated. But – I ALWAYS listened to the doctors and nurses, because I had a STRONG desire to improve. Don’t be a medical “snob,” because you DON’T know more than the professionals.

    BIG HUGS to all bipolar survivors and those who love us. May God bless you real good.

  16. Hi Dave,

    Thank you for all the great emails. I learn a lot from them. I have bipolar disorder with two other disorders. some of the best jobs I had was when I was manic. I could do an excellent job. I was smart and motivated and could work four or five days in a row 18 yours a day. Because I worked so well when I was down and could barely work eight hours a day. Somtimes not even eight hours. When I was at my best I was working 12 hours a day in a stable way. I was stable had a great therapist and took my medication regularly.

    What you say about therapy and medication is exactly right.
    My therapist insisted I keep my appointments and take my medication every day. He did not allow or accept me acting out with these two things. You do such a great job I wish I had known about you years ago.

    Thank You Dave!!!

    sandie

  17. We people who are diagnosed with mental illnesses are individual people, like everyone else. Our mental illnesses, just as with our physical appearances, jobs etc. are not our identity. I am not “Laura, that bipolar girl” or “Laura, that borderline” (which most people not familiar with borderline personality disorder wouldn’t understand anyway” and I’m not “Laura, that gorgeous blonde over there”. (Truthfully, I’m not blonde and the only time I ever was happened when a friend convinced me to use one of those home hair dyes. Oh, it worked. But I decided that coloring my hair was just too ridiculous. Why, really, would the color of my hair say anything about me as a person.
    It’s true that many famous people over the years have had mood disorders. Abraham Lincoln did and that was well before lithium was being given or antidepressants had been invented. Beethoven, Mozart, Goethe, and many other performers, writers, artists and politicians have had bipolar disorder.
    However, a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, whatever the age, whatever the severity, whatever treatment plan is successfuly adhered to, having a mental illness, in and of itself, does not automatically mean that your spouse will always be stable (sometimes meds have to be changed, unusual stress can trigger episodes etc.) nor does it mean you or the person you are supporting will always have the abilities of creativity, good problem-solving skills or leadership qualities. That’s why labels, diagnoses, etc., while we need them and while they help us, need to be considered not just by themselves, but with the many other “labels” “characteristics” and atributes of a person.
    Re meds, I was unable to access the blog entry on meds; I think it’s broken again) but one thing I would advise is to ask your doctor specifically about side effects when you are going on a new medication and ask about how the medication will interact with whatever other medications you are taking. Tell all of your doctors what other meds you are taking, even if they are for totally different diseases, like a med for high blood pressure (maybe a rise in blood pressure could be a possible side effect to a med your psychiatrist prescribes so he/she will have to either change it or adjust the dosage to take that into account. If you are taking Lamictal (lamotrogene), ask your doctor about Stephens Johnson Syndrome. There are definite symptoms to look for with that and, though it’s rather rare, it has happened to one person I know of and, left untreated, can be potentially fatal. That’s why doctors generally start Lamictal very slowly, like at about 25 mg, because if that syndrom is going to develop, it usually shows itself almost immediately after the medication is started. It is rare. I’ve had no problems with Lamictal. It is considered “weight neutral”, which means weight gain has not been reported as a side effect the way it has been with some other medications.

  18. Dear David

    My email address have changed to:
    gravitte@roadrunner.com

    The company I have always been with has changed their site for all clients. You
    may very well found a number of emails from various paarties being affected.
    Original company: adelphia.net
    New company: roadrunner.com

    Also, thankyou so much for saving my life thru your information site. My
    husband is Bipolar. For years I knew something was not quite right with his
    behavior then one day I got a call from our primary care doctor who informed me
    that my husband was mentally ill.
    My husband had been on his job for twenty-five years and had never missed a day
    of work. He even refused to take off from work for our wedding so we had our
    wedding on a monday because this was his day off. Other people took off from
    their jobs too attend and participate in our wedding at their own expense
    because people love my husband and have always understood something strange was
    going on with him. We just could’t figure it out. His family stated that his
    doctors in his childhood stated that he was born learning disable. But I never
    really believed that because I personally saw a brilliant young man in my eyes.
    A man who play chess with people from all over the world and win. He is admired
    by all and envied by others for his unique ability to accomplish dispite the
    odds.
    The day the doctor phoned he told me that my husband was very ill and could not
    return to work ever again. We proceeded to contact his employer and the job
    said they knew something was wrong for along time but they like his work for he
    was employee of the year. When my husband came home from the doctor that day I
    explained to him the doctors findings and he was not happy. The next morning my
    husband drove eighty miles one way to his job as usual and when he arrived they
    informed him that he no longer work there do to his doctors request.
    My husband was devistated. I increased his visits to his psychatrist and his
    therapist. Hired an attorney and faught for his Social Security benefits. It
    took me two years of constant fighting with the state to finally get him his
    compensation. We have been thru hell and back financially. He became so angry
    at one time he moved out of the house and home with his mother. He was there
    three days when she couldn’t take it and put him out of her house. i ran into
    him living in his vechicle. He must have been following me because he was in
    line behind me at the car wash.
    Doing this fiasco he used all our bill money from our bank account. He then
    went to a car dealer and purchased and fifty thousand dollar brand new F-150
    truck. The notes was more than our house note. The vehicle he traded-in was
    like new. He said the alarm in his truck went off so he just pulled into a
    dealer and purchased a brand new vehicle. The same day he went to Radio-shack
    and purchased two piano key boards and some misc. items totalling another few
    thousand dollars. Now remember he has now income and no job. His TRW was
    showing he had been on his job for twenty-five years so they gave him what ever
    he wanted.
    Eventually, a few weeks later I had to have him come back home so I could take
    care of him. I got him hospitalized after his violence continued too esculate.
    By this time the police had visited our home a number of times. The dog was
    injured and I was injured and a number of cats died misteriously. I was
    desperate when somehow I made contact with your web site. You gave me hope
    David. I went on to join a support group for NAMI. My husband attend a
    complete one year program with me and now he feels better about his illness
    because he understand that it is real and that he is not along. I can see his
    feeling of relief that now he does not have too live in this secret world all
    along by himself anymore. He now lets me know when he is feeling really bad
    whereas he was truely affraid and ashame. He knows now that I love him and will
    be here for him.
    Iam proud to say that after four years he is now leaving the house again and
    attending adult school working on his GED.
    He looks forward to having a second career one day. I am so proud of him.
    David, one more thing I’d like to share with you that someone said too me.
    It may be hard caring for my husband with his illness but I have to realize that
    it can’t be easy for him either living with the illness.
    We all have too really think about that statement. We can’t be in denial we
    have too help our love ones.
    Thank you David for caring for your mother and for all of us.

  19. Good Evening David,
    Thanks again for the wonderful e-mail today, our grandson
    is doing so wonderful, he was taken off of a few meds and
    now only on 2 or 3 and he is back in college taking a couple
    courses, he is so intelligent and does so well, we are so proud
    of him. Whenever we need help with our computer he knows
    exactly what is wrong and he fixes it.
    he is a wonderful young man and we encourage him a lot.
    He has been golfing a lot this summer and that’s great for him.
    We just are so thankful that he is so well again.
    He loves to play the piano and he does it all by ear.
    Thanks again David for all you do to help each of us.
    Sincerelyl Darlene

  20. I agree with the part that those with BPD are creative and smart. My daughter can sketch some of the most beautiful drawings! She is a very talented artist. She even had some of her work displayed in a museum. She is very loving and super person when she is on. She is a definite out of the box thinker and I would not have it any other way.
    Thank you David for all you do.

  21. Hi every one!

    To Susanne: I really appreciate your courage , the way how you manage yourself, even without supporter.With your condition, reaching your age now is not a joke. I believe your HOPE and your Faith have save you. As a BP supporter I was challenge, by the way how you leave yourself in order to live your life meaningfully. Your are a living witness to all us.Thank you. God bless you.

  22. I actually thought I was doing BETTER when I was NOT so depressed, suicidal and suffered from bipolar. I really think bipolar is what is causing me to be worse at what I used to be good at. It really has taken the ‘fun’ out of life. I know that sounds negative (and my therapist wants me to try to be more positive), but it is honestly the truth. I would rather not have this illness or at the very least have better control of it. I feel much worse in the past six years of my life and I was not diagnosed with any mental disorder prior to six years ago. Life used to be better and more productive.

  23. I feel like the world is against me succeeding. I suppose that is ‘hopelessness’ or ‘helplessness.’ I just can’t overcome this depression that is controlling all of my life. I am really down and seem like I can’t find the steps to climb back up. Despite now finally having a therapist, I am still without a job or income. I feel trapped in dispair. I just don’t know how I can think ‘positive’ when my life is negative and I can’t get help from my family. I feel like it is almost useless to even try because nothing works.

  24. thank you for this email my boyfriend has bipolar and since reading your emails i’ve managed to get him help going back on his meds and the last email really cheered him up. you see he has been in alot of depressoin for 10years and has missed out on alot oi life now hes stable he has been feeling like he wont get a job or be employed in gardening coz hes been in and out of hospital so thank u hes feels better knowin there are others that are able to find jobs and the employer sees them just as compitant if not more thank you again.

  25. For two years, 1976-1978, I was misdiagnosed after a manic episode as paranoid skitzophrenic. I was zombied up, doped up with strong prescription drugs, and I knew I did not want to live like that. Furthermore, I knew in my own mind that I was being diagnosed incorrectly. I found a doctor that correctly diagnosed me as bipolar, weaned me off the strong tranquilizing, zombie medicines, and started me on medication for my specific ailment. Not only do I feel smarter and more alert, I feel alive and have been controlled since 1978. I thank the Lord that I have bipolar disorder because the treatment for it is specific. To seriously answer your question about feeling smarter, getting bored, etc., the answer is definitely “yes.” In fact my nature has always been one of a rebel, and I think that is why–I’m challenging whatever everyone else accepts as “the thing to do.” My illness has not prevented me from doing what I want to do, it only delayed things a bit. I got my bachelor of science degree in Criminal Justice last May at the age of 56, and I plan to go back to work and go to law school to fulfill my lifelong ambition. There is a force driving me, and I think it is the determination that bipolar disorder will not stop me!

  26. I was diagnosed with bipolar disease 5 years ago, but when I was 17 I w as diagnosed with severe depression and panic attacksk so I believe I have had it all this time, I am know 39. I do believe David when he says that we are good at the work we do when of course we are not in a manic episode or a low episode, for me it has been a 5 year challenge of different drug changes constantly, so I am always up and down and more down than manic now. I am very discouraged at this point in my life, for I feel as though I will never fell better. I never know how I am going to feel when I wake in the am. I have been on disability for 5 years now. Please help me.

  27. David & His Support Team,

    Thank you for your daily insights into bipolar disorder. My son was recently diagnosed with B/P (July 2008) & has been hospitalized three times. He is an intelligent 18-year-old who was scheduled to go to college in the fall. He is in total denial. When he is inpatient he is in compliance with his treatment but when he returns home he reverts back to his old behavior (drugs & no medication regularly). Your book & emails have been a tremendous blessing to me. I am a woman of faith & I do believe God still has a plan of greatness & success for my son. As caregiver many of the tips & suggestions you have provided keep me motivated and give me ideas to assist in making future plans for my son.

    The work you & your support team are doing is PRICELESS and truly a gift from God.

    Job well done! Keep it going.

  28. En los hombres es más frecuente debido a la acción de las hormonas masculinas,
    que producen mayor cantidad de grasa en piel, y en quienes utilizan habitualmente gorras sombreros.

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