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Bipolar Spouses… who’s taking care of you?

A diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder demands attention. Spouses, family and friends often have to cope with their loved one’s serious mood and behavioral problems. These mood swings and behaviors can have lasting consequences. It is possible that over time, your marriage or relationship could become all about Bipolar. For someone with mental illness, the support … Continue reading »
Bipolar Spouses… who’s taking care of you?
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Emotional Pain.

Acknowledging emotional pain may seem like an obvious step in the healing process that everyone is already doing. If you’re in pain, you already know it, right? Not necessarily. It is common for us to become practiced at denial of emotional pain in order to function in our lives. Unconsciously, we have learned how to … Continue reading »
Emotional Pain.
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You get stronger.

It doesn’t necessarily get easier but YOU grow stronger and learn to deal with things. You learn to shut out the negative messages. You learn to love yourself. You learn how to survive and you learn that the opinions of others no longer matter. You learn to listen to your inner voice and trust your … Continue reading »
You get stronger.
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What stories do you tell yourself about yourself?

Do you convey stories of inquisitiveness, courage, action and successes, or do you tell yourself stories of victimization and self-pity? For many of us, the story may go something like this… I’m not smart enough. I’m the black sheep in the family. I’m not good enough. I never do anything right. Nothing is ever going … Continue reading »
What stories do you tell yourself about yourself?
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The bully in your brain.

Why am I such an idiot? I’m hopeless. I’m damaged. I’m crazy. I’m fat. I’m a failure. I’m old. I’m stupid. I’ll never be enough. I’ll never have enough. I’ll never learn. I’m not lovable. I’m a horrible person. I’m incapable of love. I’m broken. Self-talk is the never-ending barrage of unspoken thoughts that run … Continue reading »
The bully in your brain.
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When is enough enough?

Many of us are familiar with the notion that parting ways with someone can be so painful and distressing that we go to great lengths to avoid the experience. Separating from someone you care about such as a friend, spouse or family member, can be excruciating and heartbreaking. Whether the relationship has become destructive or … Continue reading »
When is enough enough?
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Oscar worthy performances.

Many of us have been taught to bottle our emotions. To stuff our feelings. To “suck it up”. To ignore how we feel. To be strong, confident and stoic on the outside, despite what we feel on the inside. In our attempt to follow these questionable recommendations, we have become highly skilled actors. Intensely devoted … Continue reading »
Oscar worthy performances.