What is the real meaning behind Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?Dissociative Identity Disorder, also known as DID, or sometimes referred to as Multiple Personality Disorder, is a split in an individual’s identity characterized by two or more occurring personalities in one individual. It is characterized by each personality (also called alters...
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Tardive Dyskinesia: A Decade Later
March 2, 2017
Allison Strong
This is an update on an IBPF blog that I wrote a few years ago, “Move Over, Movement Disorder,” about my Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) and all the hoops I had to jump through to attain symptom control. I also did two TD videos you can view on our YouTube channel. “Tardive Dyskinesia,” Part one explains it. Part two chronicles my journey. Back...
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Inspired to Stabilize
March 2, 2017
Kryss Jobes
Inspired to StabilizeBy: Kryss JobesSo, this year I want to make changes in how I live my life. For the past few years, I have told myself I will do this, but it never lasts. It is all too easy to get distracted and put off important tasks, or to miss one day and let yourself become utterly discouraged. Once this happens, it can be nearly...
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Trust In Your Medication Changes
February 23, 2017
Jodi Lee
There are a large variety of medications to help treat bipolar disorder including mood stabilizers, anti-depressants, and anti-psychotics, just to name a few. Some people take only one medication or treatment, while others take multiple medication and treatments; everyone’s body is different and reacts differently to medications. Some people do...
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Stigma...
February 23, 2017
Maggie Evans
Stigma a small six letter word,But blocks the way; Too unconfident to be heard.You beastly biased blighted word,You block the light you’re so absurd. Stigma stands blocking our path,Scared alone or scared they'll laugh.You disgust me with your devilish way,Blinding us all through night and day. Stigma move over;Let me soar or...
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Poem: BEAT LIFE
February 14, 2017
JmaC
Life is like a treasure hunt. We keep searching for the answers to unlock mysteries presented to us by life. We are always on a wild goose chase thinking we are nearing the key that will unravel the mystery, and we end up with another puzzle on our hands. A few lucky ones find their hands.The only way to beat life at its own game is by being in...
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Christine Saenz
February 14, 2017
Christine is a lover of chocolate and coffee, a mother to 4 humans and 3 furbabies. She is a survivor of her illness, Bipolar II. She is a Human Resource professional and has worked all her adult life despite having a mental illness. In 2010 after being admitted to a psychiatric hospital she was diagnosed with Bipolar II. That event began a...
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Loving Someone with Rapid Cycling Bipolar
February 14, 2017
Love can be the most wonderful emotion. It can bring both joy and sorrow simultaneously. Even the best and most solid relationships can often be difficult. It is especially challenging when a partner has bipolar disorder. This is not to say that you cannot have a good, strong, long-lasting relationship if you or a loved one have bipolar. But I...
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When Giving 110% is Too Much
February 7, 2017
This past year, I stressed myself out way past my limit time and time again. All of the goals I set at the beginning of 2016 led me to one of the toughest years of my life and left me mentally, physically, and emotionally burnt out.One goal was to be an amazing wife and mother. Of course, in my mind, this would include self-sacrifice. As always, I...
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Pets: Helping or Hindering?
February 7, 2017
Amber Kingsley
Ever since our twenty-something daughter was diagnosed as suffering with bipolar depression accompanied by manic episodes and anxiety, I’ve learned volumes about this disease. Some of this knowledge comes from personal experiences, talking with parents, or information from research on the internet.But as most medical professionals tend to agree,...
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