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Social Security Benefits and Bipolar Disorder

Published on 2012-05-10 15:32:04

Many people suffering from a mental illness such as bipolar disorder may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. If your illness prevents you from functioning well enough to hold down a job, you should contact a local Social Security office to inquire about applying for benefits. > read more

All About Bipolar: Top Ten Best Bipolar Blogs of 2012

Published on 2012-04-05 11:52:26

I want to thank Healthline for naming All About Bipolar as one of the Top Ten Best Bipolar Blogs of 2012. It is very much appreciated. I have added it to my Awards page, and it is now a permanent fixture on my blog. Again, thanks Healthline for recognizing all of my hard work. > read more

All About Bipolar: Jungian Psychotherapy

Published on 2012-03-22 22:03:34

Most anyone who has bipolar disorder has attended therapy sessions and have probably experienced a variety of techniques used by therapists. If you were diagnosed with bipolar disorder some time ago, it is highly likely that you have visited quite a few different therapists with good and bad experiences. Have you ever heard of Jungian [...] > read more

All About Bipolar: Updates on me and my latest book

Published on 2012-03-18 12:24:04

Life is funny sometimes. I have been really busy lately – writing books, building websites…so many things. > read more

Follow me on Facebook!

Published on 2012-03-10 12:57:33

If you are interested in keeping up with my books, please visit my new Facebook page:   http://www.facebook.com/PilkingtonPublishing   Thanks! ~Amy > read more

All About Bipolar: The Pin-up Girls of Yank, the Army Weekly

Published on 2012-03-05 11:03:18

I often start doing one thing and then move on to something else I find interesting during the process. When I was compiling my last book, the cover photo was of Lucille Ball as a pin-up for Yank, the Army Weekly. Now I had no idea that Lucille Ball was ever a pin-up, so I [...] > read more

Life, Love & Laughter: My latest book for Kindle

Published on 2012-02-21 15:09:17

Over the past few years I have gone through a number of changes in my life. One of the biggest changes was realizing that I wasn’t useless and I could do something meaningful with my life. I had to learn ways to express my feelings, and there were times when it was quite difficult. I [...] > read more

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Updates on Me

Published on 2012-02-16 11:30:08

Many of you already know me and you have followed my journey from the beginning. I thank all of you for the kindness and support you showed me during my troubled times, and I am happy to be on the other side and give back some of the kindness that was shown to me. For [...] > read more

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Jeff’s Story

Published on 2012-02-15 01:00:57

  From Symptoms to Diagnosis   Even though I had symptoms of depression back in my teenage years, I had no clue that there was anything wrong.  Persistent negative thinking, resistance to participate in things, and irritability were my trademarks.  I just thought everyone experienced life that way and some were just better adjusted than [...] > read more

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Denise’s Story

Published on 2012-02-14 01:00:12

I don’t have bipolar, but my husband does. I never knew what bipolar was or what it meant to have it, let alone to be married to someone with it. We dated for two years before we got engaged. Were married after three years of being together. Never once did I suspect my future husband [...] > read more

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – New Treatments: Saphris or Sycrest

Published on 2012-02-13 01:00:03

New drugs are being introduced all the time, but this one is supposed to be different than other drugs on the market. Here’s what is being said:   “Sycrest is marketed as Sycrest in Europe, and as Saphris® in other markets worldwide. Sycrest is marketed in Europe by Lundbeck. Sycrest is a sublingual tablet indicated [...] > read more

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Art, Love, and Madness

Published on 2012-02-10 01:00:13

Check out the online book, “Art, Love, and Madness: Giving Birth to Oneself”. It is written by a professional artist who has bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. “I put my personal experience into the book Art, Love, and Madness: Giving Birth to Oneself . The book tells the story of regaining one’s real Self [...] > read more

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Laura Hart’s Story

Published on 2012-02-09 01:00:25

Hello!  I’m Laura Hart and I run my own blog spot site, “The bi-polar American” and have many experiences to share with other bi-polars. However, my take on these matters may be a little different and controversial in a certain sense that I’m quite open about “all of it.” There is a rich texture to [...] > read more

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Hopping Roller Coasters

Published on 2012-02-08 01:00:57

Rachel Pappas shares her touching story in her book, “Hopping Roller Coasters”.  While I haven’t had time to read it just yet, I’m hoping to soon. Here is a little bit about her book:   Hopping Roller Coasters is about my daughter and me, both diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I have not had an easy [...] > read more

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Erin’s Story

Published on 2012-02-07 01:00:05

Here is my basic story….I am 28 years old and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when I was 20. Technically, I was battling with it since I was 17. I’ve learned so much about this disorder from experiencing it for more than a decade. At first, I was diagnosed with depression at 17 and for [...] > read more

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Louisa’s Story

Published on 2012-02-06 01:00:30

A year ago my 15 year old daughter suddenly got really depressed, she had always suffered from bouts of depression since starting her periods at the age of 9 but this depression was different, she had been back at school about 2 days after the Xmas holidays when she said she felt really down and [...] > read more

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Rachel Pappa’s Story

Published on 2012-02-03 01:00:43

About the “B” word and me By Rachel Pappas How has bipolar affected me? Hmm, that’s a tough one, because I never know what to “blame” on being a clinically-certified screaming meamie. And I don’t know what to blame on myself—diagnosis or not. That’s actually one of the ways my human condition has most affected [...] > read more

In Memory of Robert Pease

Published on 2011-06-09 21:05:53

My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Robert Pease. As written by his friend, Leanne Pettit: Robert Pease was a kindhearted, generous man with amazing intelligence.As a child he excelled at football and had offers to become a profess > read more

Casting Call for Adult Children of Mothers with Bipolar Disorder

Published on 2011-06-09 20:58:06

Interested in taking part in a docu-series? Here’s the casting call for you. Are you an adult child of a mother with bipolar disorder? Are you a mother who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder? This docu-series will explore the relationship > read more

Life’s been good to me so far…

Published on 2011-05-09 21:37:34

It hasn’t always been this way, but life is pretty good right now. That’s why you haven’t seen any new posts in a while. I know what it’s like to be suffering and find blog after blog of people saying they’re better and > read more

Hershey’s Track & Field Games Giveaway

Published on 2011-04-11 15:57:28

Physical activity is important at any age, but by encouraging your children to be active, you can help them gain an appreciation for a healthy lifestyle at a young age. Since 1978, The HERSHEY®’S Track & Field Games has helped more than 10 mil > read more

Big G Cereal and Kroger Cart Buster Winners Announced

Published on 2011-03-07 10:32:47

Congratulations to Eve, winner of the Big G Cereals Giveaway! Congratulations to Tracy R, winner of the Kroger Cart Busters Giveaway! I will be contacting both of you via email shortly. Again, congratulations! Please be sure and check back soon for o > read more

Kroger Cart Buster Giveaway

Published on 2011-03-01 14:15:59

Instead of breaking your piggy bank, shop and save with the Cart Buster Savings Event exclusively at Kroger and the Kroger Family of Stores. You’ll see Big Savings Storewide! From February 27th through March 12th, shop Kroger’s biggest-ever promo > read more

Big G Hot Wheels Giveaway

Published on 2011-03-01 14:09:49

Starting January 24th, inside each participating cereal box (Cheerios® 14 oz, Cinnamon Toast Crunch® 17 oz, Lucky Charms® 16 oz, Reese’s Puffs® 18 oz, and Cookie Crisp® 15.6 oz), you’ll be able to “gas and go” with one of four custom-des > read more

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – My Experience with Psychosis

Published on 2011-02-16 10:14:36

One of the most disturbing symptoms I have experienced is psychosis. it is the ultimate betrayal of the mind and it brings me to my knees quicker than any other symptom. Looking back over my life, I remember my first bout of psychosis as a small chi > read more

Progresso Souper You – February 1, 2011 Winner Announced!

Published on 2011-02-11 21:50:21

Contest ended February 10, 2011. Congratulations to Jazmene! Please be sure to check the “Enter to Win” page for upcoming contests! Contest Ends February 10, 2011 – Winner Announced February 11, 2011 Available in 40 delicious flavors w > read more

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – LC’s Story

Published on 2011-02-03 00:00:44

It wasn’t until several months after my husband’s suicide and several years after his diagnosis with bipolar that I saw it.  I was reading Frederick Buechner’s memoir, The Sacred Journey and had somewhat of an epiphany. Buechner was describ > read more

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Peter’s Story

Published on 2011-02-02 00:00:00

Peter S K Lynch chronicles his life with bipolar disorder through chapters posted on his semi-autobiographical blog. Peter says: I’d welcome you to check out my semi-autobiographical account of a young man’s descent into madness.  The f > read more

New Enter To Win Page

Published on 2011-02-01 12:37:42

As opposed to posting contests and giveaways on the front page, I have decided to add a page dedicated to contests.  The new “Enter to Win” page can be accessed by clicking the link in the menu above. Please check out http://www.allabout > read more

Links to Information About Bipolar Disorder

Published on 2011-02-01 01:00:57

Healthline.com – Submitted by Matty http://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-disorder Bipolar and Enployment – Submitted by Cathy http://bipolarandemployment.blogspot.com/ Related posts:Misleading information on bip > read more

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – J’s Story

Published on 2011-02-01 00:00:59

Umpteenth day of hypomania…Awareness day 3.  Breakthrough.  It is my best and healthiest yet.  Damn my mind and my poor head and heart.  I feel sorrow for myself.  Here I was sure this time it was happiness in its purest form and now I begin a > read more

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month Buttons

Published on 2011-01-31 14:17:38

Please show your support for Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month by posting one of these buttons on your blog or website during the month of February. Your support is greatly appreciated. If you would like to share information about bipolar disorder, pl > read more

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month: Seeking personal stories

Published on 2011-01-27 13:51:41

February 2011 will be the third annual Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month. I am seeking personal stories from people who have the disorder, or from family or friends of people with the disorder, to display on All About Bipolar during the month of Febru > read more

Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories Giveaway Winner

Published on 2010-11-19 16:43:05

And the winner is…. Christie! Congratulations! Please respond to the email with your full name and address. Your prize pack should arrive within 2 to 4 weeks after your information is submitted. Related posts:Cheerios Spoonfuls > read more

Explaining my Psychosis?

Published on 2010-11-16 08:41:38

There are some parts of my psychosis that simply can’t be explained, but I have found something of an explanation for a portion of it. However, repeating it makes me sound even crazier. Regardless, here it is: Shadow people. Some of you are fam > read more

Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories Giveaway

Published on 2010-11-16 07:58:15

To help grow kids’ love of reading at a young age, this fall Cheerios® is once again inviting families to start the day with a nutritious breakfast and a new book. As part of its ongoing commitment to nurturing young bodies and minds and helping f > read more