David Oliver has one of the leading resource websites on bipolar disorder and has written many articles on “bipolar supporters”. The article below outlines many of the skills and techniques required to successfully support a loved one who suffers from bipolar disorder:

It Takes Skill to Be A Bipolar Supporter

As a supporter, don’t you sometimes feel unappreciated? Underrated? Taken for granted?

There’s a commercial circulating on TV right now for an insurance company whose slogan is, “So easy even a caveman could do it.” Wouldn’t that offend you?

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Wambui Bahati wrote the  inspiring and highly acclaimed book: “You Don’t Know Crazy – My Life Before, During, After, Above and Beyond Mental Illness.”

In the following article, she outlines how she gained control of her life by simple things such as watching what she put in her body and focusing on honoring, valuing and loving herself and others.

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In recent times, there has been an increased awareness of the dreadful side effects that conventional mood disorder medications can cause.  This has led to a marked shift towards treating depression naturally with herbal and other nutritional supplements.

Tess Thompson is a homeopathic practitioner  and herbalist and shares some interesting insights in the following article:

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People who have mental health problems know first hand the harsh reality of “stigma”, and how it can prevent them from enjoying a normal  life.  Although there  is growing evidence that more and more people are developing these mental health problems, sadly many people still feel uncomfortable talking about the issues .

This interesting article from Sonia Devine explains:

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Two fascinating research studies have just been published, which at first glance appear to be a tad contradictory.

On September 2nd, 2009 we reported in the Bipolar Lives Blog that a University of Missouri study discovered that almost half of young adults suffering from bipolar disorder will recover from the condition when they reach their 30s. However, the very next day on September 3rd, we reported an Australian study which found that developing Bipolar 1 at an early age is associated with worse clinical outcomes. So is a young person who has developed bipolar disorder more likely to get better, or are they more likely to get worse?

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How often have you heard this?  It is one of the most common complaints amongst bipolar sufferers who have trouble keeping to their medication regimes.

This interesting article by Sarah Freeman, an attorney with bipolar disorder discusses some of the issues:

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