Bipolar Disorder: Through My Eyes

I have been suffering with Bipolar Disorder my entire life and as I have learned more about the disorder the more I wanted to be able to help others. As a freelance writer, I figured the best thing for me to do was write articles and stories in order ot help educate others on the disorder and how recovery is possible.

My first Bipolar Disorder article was entitled Bipolar Disorder: Through My Eyes. I wanted to be able to relate to others with the disorder as well as give our loved ones an inside peek at what it feels like to have Bipolar Disorder.

I have read countless books, magazine articles, web articles and medical journals and rarely have I found accounts of what depression feels like or what a manic episode feels like. So that is my number one goal for this Hub. I want to help the non-suffers relate to their loved ones by giving them written and possible spoken accounts of what it feels like to suffer from this in-curable disease.

My other goal is to simply get as much information as I can in one location. As this Hub progresses, you will find articles that I have written along with articles and news reports about Bipolar Disorder. In the links section there will always be links to online support groups and the organizations that specialize in Bipolar Disorder.

My only hope is that this Hub reaches out and helps someone who suffers from Biopolar Disorder. By suffers I mean not only the diagnosed, but also their loved ones, because most times it is the ones that we love that suffer more from this disorder than we do ourselves.

Peace, Love & Hugs

I just wanted to add a brief note I am now a full-time support group facilitator for the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA). I have been a back-up facilitator for a little while and a spot opened up for full-time facilitating.

What this means: My self and my co-facilitator operate one support group per week. It is a volunteer position and I love it. It can be a little trying at times but it is well worth the effort. I recieved so much help and support from attending the DBSA support groups that I wanted to be able to give back and help others in need.

Now I can! Every Wednesday afternoon!

I am still working on many of my own Bipolar issues, so I am hoping that I can help others and continue to help myself.

The DBSA has online and in person support groups for those diagnosed with Bipolar and Depression as well as groups for parents and families of the diagnosed. The DBSA has helped me immensely with all of the information, advocacy and support groups. I hope to spread the information that they are there and able to help and give support.

I wish you the best of luck!

 I am sad to announce that I am no longer a facilitator for the DBSA. First off, they did not do anything wrong. My life has simply become far too busy for me to attempt trying to make it to a meeting every Wednesday.

I miss facilitating and helping all of my friends and peers suffering from Bipolar Disorder and Depression. Whereas I am no longer capable of helping through the Online Support groups I am working on writing more articles, blogs and websites focused on educating others on Bipolar Disorder.

Whereas that is the case I should be adding more Bipolar information on this blog and perhaps even creating more hubs!

I have already begun work on a website that is focused on controlling Bipolar Disorder mood swings through diet and natural supplements. Currently the homepage is the only thing that is up and it still has some major fixes that need to happen to it. Hopefully this Bipolar Diet website will help others gain control of their life through eating healthy and naturally!

Visit the website and see what I have up so far: www.TheBipolarDiet.com

If you have any suggestions, comments or recommendations please drop me a comment here and I will be happy to take all suggestions into account to make the website the best it can be.

Thank you!

Carla Michelle