Hi,<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
loved one manage your bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Interesting, don’t you think? So let’s talk about that for a minute.<\/p>\n
Think about all the things that you invest in:<\/p>\n
You invest in your car \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
You invest in your house \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
You invest in your children \u2013 at the very least, you provide, food, clothing, and shelter for them.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
adults.<\/p>\n
You invest in your education (if you choose to) \u2013 these days. Most people go to college after<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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?<\/p>\n
Because it will help you advance in your career. (Some jobs actually require it.)<\/p>\n
You invest in your own self-improvement \u2013 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<\/p>\n
all like to feel better about ourselves.<\/p>\n
These are all wise investments.<\/p>\n
But why would Dr. Lieberman say that the BEST investment is an investment in bipolar disorder and its management?<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
You’re investing in your health (both physical and mental), your stability, and your future.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Still, as Dr. Lieberman said, investing in bipolar disorder and its management is the BEST investment you can make.<\/p>\n
Well, I have to go!<\/p>\n
Your Friend,<\/p>\n
Dave<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hi,<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
loved one manage your bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n
Dr. Lieberman said something to me that I want to pass along to you,<\/p>\n