A Bipolar Must

About

"The problem is not that we are mentally ill; The problem is that we experience 150% of what 'normal' people do and we are frustrated that we have not yet learned how to handle it." - Tom Wootton

"The mental health field is plagued with the bigotry of low expectations. Far too many people are talking about "changing the stigma," while creating the worst stigma of all: the idea that we are not capable of achieving greatness. While their intentions are good, they are doing terrible harm to everyone with a mental condition and those who love and support them. This "can't do" attitude is rampant in professions, consumers, and friends and family, and advocates. So attached are they to their self defeating view, some even attack anyone who suggests that we can have a better life. It is time to stand up to such negativity by spelling out real results worth striving for..."

http://www.bipolaradvantage.com

Unorthodox, but wise perspectives on the bipolar condition that will help you look at your life in a fresh light. Drawing on his own experiences and discoveries, Tom Wootton shows you how to mange the condition without throwing your life away - Peter Russell

About the moderator. I've never been diagnosed with bipolar, but I have been told that I showed symptoms of Cyclothymic Disorder — This is a milder form of bipolar disorder. You may go back and forth between mild depression and a slightly elevated mood. But your mood swings are shorter and less severe. I do care about people that have this condition as I think it is greatly misunderstood.

More to come as I get a bit more organized. Until then, feel free to jump in and start a thread.