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Self Medication is Not Good When You Have Bipolar Disorder
By Cassandra Good · 12 years ago
Do Not Self Medicate When You Have Bipolar Disorder
I would dare say that most of us with bipolar disorder have used self medication at one time or another to handle our mood swings. What ...
Perfectionism is Debilitating When You Have Bipolar Disorder
By Cassandra Good · 13 years ago
Learning to Thrive with Bipolar Disorder
Many of us want things to be just right, but when it crosses over to needing to be perfect all the time, it becomes an impossible ideal that can ...
Sticking to your New Year's Resolutions when you have Bipolar Disorder
By Cassandra Good · 13 years ago
Sticking to your New Year's Resolutions when you have Bipolar Disorder
Do you believe in making New Year's Resolutions? If so, did you make one or more of them. Many people will determine to lose ...
Prioritizing Your Life When You Have Bipolar Disorder
By Cassandra Good · 13 years ago
First let me apologize for not getting out a weekly blog for some time now. Like many people, I have a lot going on at any given time, and we all must prioritize the most ...
Having Bipolar Disorder Does Not Make You Weak
By Cassandra Good · 13 years ago
Many people turn any "disability" into a weakness, but having Bipolar Disorder does not make you weak. It can make you stronger. You may be asking "How can that be?". It is true that having ...
Sometimes with Bipolar Disorder You Need to Find Happiness in the Little Things
By Cassandra Good · 13 years ago
With our illness, it is easy to lose sight of the little things that can bring us happiness especially if you are in a depressive episode. When you are manic many things may make you ...
How Do You Tell Someone that You Have Bipolar Disorder
By Cassandra Good · 13 years ago
How Do You Tell Someone that You Have Bipolar Disorder?
This is a very delicate subject with several types of relationships to consider. There's family relationships, friends, coworkers, and maybe even that special someone in ...
Job Interviews when you have Bipolar Disorder
By Cassandra Good · 13 years ago
Why Taking Your Medication is So Vital When You Have Bipolar Disorder
Medication for Bipolar Disorder is essential in thriving with Bipolar Disorder. I know many of you are afraid of the side effects, and ...
Why You Need a Support Group When You Have Bipolar Disorder
By Cassandra Good · 13 years ago
Why you need a support group when you have Bipolar Disorder
When you have bipolar disorder you need support in a variety of forms and levels depending on where you are at physically, mentally, emotionally, ...
What does Independence Mean for a Person with Bipolar Disorder
By Cassandra Good · 13 years ago
What does Independence Mean for a Person with Bipolar Disorder
July 4 is considered the day that America gained her freedom. It is called Independence Day. What does it mean to be independent? Some synonyms ...
What does it mean to Thrive when you have Bipolar Disorder
By Cassandra Good · 13 years ago
What Does it Mean to Thrive When You Have Bipolar Disorder
The definition of Thrive according to the dictionary means 1) to prosper or flourish 2) to grow vigorously or luxuriantly; improve physically. As individuals ...
Job Interviews when you have Bipolar Disorder
By Cassandra Good · 13 years ago
Job Interviews when you have Bipolar Disorder
In a job interview, you may be wondering if you should disclose that you have bipolar disorder. This is not as cut and dry as you might suppose. ...
Volunteer Work for a Person with Bipolar Disorder
By Cassandra Good · 13 years ago
Volunteering has many benefits for a person with Bipolar Disorder especially if you are unemployed. Although I am not an expert in SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), my understanding is that if you are unemployed ...
Even Though You Have Bipolar Disorder, You Can Turn Your Dreams Into Reality
By Cassandra Good · 13 years ago
Even Though You Have Bipolar Disorder, You Can Turn Your Dreams into Reality
I want to diverge, but only slightly, from my typical job and work related articles and blogs. Today I want to talk ...
How to Handle Job Related Stress When You Have Bipolar Disorder
By Cassandra Good · 13 years ago
How to Handle Job Related Stress When You Have Bipolar Disorder
As a person with Bipolar Disorder, you have to do things to handle stress effectively. It is also important to recognize your limitations. Make ...