Bipolar disorder gets a lot of bad press, even among those of us who have struggled with it in our lives. I have noticed this particularly online, from exasperated family members and exhausted individuals with bipolar who haven’t yet found effective treatment.

I wonder whether it’s just the nature of the beast. Most people search the Web for answers and solutions, and when it comes to bipolar, they may be frustrated and angry, often understandably so. Those who have found their answers and solutions tend to go back to living their lives. Why dwell on it when life is good, right?

Unfortunately, people who achieve stability in their lives rarely return to tell their success stories. Hence, I think, the negative coverage of bipolar tends to considerably outweigh the positive.

This week, I’d like to commend those who are spreading a positive word about bipolar, including Web sites like bphope.com and bp Hope magazine, and encourage anyone out there who has a bipolar success story to share it with others. Please share your story or let us know of sources you have discovered online or off that present a more positive, hopeful view.

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PsychCentral (November 19, 2009)

    Last reviewed: 19 Nov 2009