A Webinar titled “The Basics, Diagnosis, and the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder for Patients and their Families” will be presented by Joseph Calabrese, MD, on July 11th. I can’t help but think about the title, and thinking about the basics of bipolar disorder has me intrigued.

When I think about the basics of my diagnosis, the only thing that comes to mind is “how it totally and utterly sucks!”

What are the basics of bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe.  – www.nimh.nih. Free Bipolar Disorder Book

• Basically your life will suck!
• Basically you will ruin your marriage and other relationships!
• Basically you will have financial problems!
• Basically you’re screwed!

READ MY FULL POST AT: International Bipolar Foundation

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