February 2012
21 posts
“While it may sound surprising to put “bipolar” and “positive” in the same...”
– Bipolar Magazine | The Positive Side of Bipolar | bphope
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The story of a bipolar bear.: Studying tips for... →
thestoryofabipolarbear:
This can go for anyone, however, I do have a mental illness and this has worked for me and I feel this will help others too. I do have a 3.3 gpa. (Which still isn’t a great gpa but it’s decent). Some of these are pretty obvious, but this is just what worked for me.
1. Go to the disability service at your school. I went there after a professor told me about it and how it...
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Supplements for depression: What the research... →
Yay fish oil! This article says this about fish oil (I take 8 capsules daily):
Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3s already have a solid reputation as heart-healthy supplements. Researchers are now trying to figure whether the fatty acids, particularly the ones found in seaweed and oily fish such as salmon, might have a role in treating depression.
For more than a decade, studies have pointed to an...
“She’s developed the view that “it’s a belief about having bipolar disorder that...”
– Bipolar Magazine | The Positive Side of Bipolar | bphope
What positive things has bipolar brought you?
“Research is showing that there are links between creativity and bipolar...”
– Bipolar Magazine | The Positive Side of Bipolar | bphope
In Lak'ech Ala K'in ☯: 9 Mindfulness Rituals →
dirtcrumbgoddess:
Ritual isn’t about doing a routine mindlessly. It’s a way of building something good into your life, so that you don’t forget what’s important. Done mindfully, a ritual can remind you to be conscious. Done mindlessly, a ritual is meaningless.
1. Sit in the morning. When you wake up, in the quiet…
Avoidance.
thestoryofabipolarbear:
I’ve been avoiding everyone and everything.
I don’t bother answering or even messaging anyone.
Yeah, it’s harder in reality, but I just don’t want to interact with anyone for some reason.
Not that I hate people, I just don’t know.
I just have this blank stare and I feel better without anyone giving me some sort of emotion.
I don’t want to talk to my therapist about...
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Bipolar Disorder Magazine | Bphope.com Blog | The... →
I think that one of the things that has helped my recovery is having ‘bipolar sponsors’ of my own. Bipolar runs in my family and they all have different ways of coping with it. Many of us have managed to either be stable on very few psychotropic medications or none. I found out that one of my cousins is stable on fish oil alone (8 capsules daily) and have used her treatment plan as a...
“Mentalillness is nothing to be ashamed of, but stigma and bias shame us all.”
– President Bill Clinton
me at night: i don't want to sleep that's for the weak
me in the morning: oh bed i never want to leave you
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“It’s more important to know the person with the disease than to know the...”
– Dr. W. Osler John Hopkins
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NAMI tweeted about this earlier this week. A website there for emotional support—-full time!!! There’s also a number you can call: 1-800-273-8255
The Bear’s Den →
It’s winter here in the U.S. and as a Massachusetts resident I know I usually have a strong desire to hide from everything and avoid all work. That comes out sporadically throughout the year, but it’s always toughest to overcome in the winter and has grown more troublesome over the years.
One of my former roommates used to light candles as Jon mentioned. It worked wonders for her. I...
4 Things We Need to Rise Above Bipolar Disorder &... →
“Surround yourself with positive people”
That can be a really tough one sometimes. A lot of my friends are fellow moody people, so sometimes we all hit down patches. Thankfully I do have some bubbly friends. I feel that I need a balance though. Otherwise I feel uncomfortable around the bubbly people…
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