Previous Bipolar Lives Scholarship EntriesEach year we recieve many excellent entries into the Bipolar Lives Scholarship and we value them all. We are especially proud of those exceptionally fine entries that have become winners of the Bipolar Lives Scholarship. Previous scholarship winning essays. Unforunately, as a small and privately funded website, we are unable to provide a cash award for every entry. Here is a cross section of Bipolar Lives Scholarship entries from 2008 - 2011 that were popular with the scholarship judging panel and that we want to share with you. Take your time and read carefully - there is so much to learn! And remember: The 2012 Bipolar Lives Scholarship is now open! Entries from previous years:Click on the links below to see preious winning entries for the Bipolar Lives Scholarship. DBT and Bipolar Disorder In our childhood, in an effort to make sense of our environment we create networks of related information called schemata. These schemata are a direct ... Understanding Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is a severe psychiatric (mental) condition. Its history originates as early as the second century AD. It is perhaps one of the oldest ... The Bipolar Experience I’m the life of the party. I’m the center of attention. For weeks, feelings that seem to come from utopia keep me ecstatic about being on top of the world.... Bipolar disorder--a disability? Bipolar is characterized by intensity: of joy, of pain, of energy, and of fatigue. I can be entranced by a sunset, sleep twenty hours straight, or stay ... From Attorney to Bipolar: College is Your Treatment Answer I did well academically in high school, college, and law school. After passing the bar exam, and with my bar license in hand, I was on top of the world,... At Risk: Redifining the future for children of Bipolar parents Bipolar Disorder in adults is a well recognized psychiatric issue that can cause severe reduction in productivity among its sufferers. This disease, characterized ... Misunderstanding the Link Between Bipolar and Creativity It has been well established by now that there is a link between bipolar disorder and creativity. This link is not understood at the neurological level,... Surviving Bipolar Bipolar to many is seen as an illness that can take years to recognize symptoms, find the right treatment, the right doctor and therapist, and to find ...
Know the Symptoms of Mania and Bipolar
The symptoms that a person living with bipolar disorder may experience include severe lows or extreme highs. Treated Addictions with Untreated Bipolar Disorder ABSTRACT: An alcoholic diagnosed with a mental disorder should be undergoing alcohol abuse treatment and therapy for their mental condition at the same ...
Treating Bipolar Disorder with Medication
TREATING BIPOLAR DISORDER WITH MEDICATION Bipolar Disorder - Being Proactive in Your Care When I was diagnosed, it was at once a huge shock to be labeled mentally ill and a relief to finally know what was wrong with me. I spent ten years in ... Bipolar Disorder: A Blessing in Disguise Bipolar disorder is an extremely trying hurdle to overcome in life. But is it a deterrent, or a catalyst to a brighter future? Many accomplished people ... Bipolar Disorder is Manageable Illness Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is difficult for people to talk openly about. People often think of the mentally ill with these words:...
Affects of Circadian Rhythms on Bipolar Disorder
Circadian Rhythms in Pharmacological Approach Treatment for Children with Bipolar Treating a bipolar child is a complicated and often frustrating process. Parents are faced with the difficult task of finding the right combination of ...
Stigmas and Lack of Education on Bipolar Disorder
“Ridiculous”, “Caring”,”Deviant”, “Brilliant”, “CRAZY”: adjectives I’ve heard countless times throughout my life used to describe me. Neurotransmissions Disabled History has proven that society as a whole has come a long way in accepting, understanding and treating those with mental disabilities. No longer are we ... Mixed States - Extra Sucky Bipolar There has been so much in the media about bipolar disorder in the last few years that many lay people have become much more educated about the disease....
Mainly Mania? Re-thinking Bipolar Disorder
What if bipolar disorder is not primarily characterized by the mood swings from depression to mania? Intellects and Artists The innate intellectual and artistic aspects of many people afflicted with the Bipolar Type 2 Disorder make it as difficult to diagnose as it is to accept ... Sharpening the Saw: The Importance of Being Given the Right Tools Bipolar is not a term a term that defines me. It does not determine my character, goals, ambitions, and relationships. This simple realization took many ... Hopeful Horizon for Bipolar Treatment Those of us living with Bipolar Disorder, a mental illness formerly labeled as Manic Depression, may now have cause for new hope, regarding a more natural ...
Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder In Adolescence: A Difficult Task
Abstract Discussion on Bipolar Bipolar is a mental disease that affects million of people all around the world. According to the Social Security Administration, bipolar qualifies as ... Is Bipolar Disorder a Disability? Bipolar Disorder is a debilitating affliction and is considered a disability due in part to the severity, varity and unpreditcability of how bipolar ... Info on Bipolar Disorder Everyone experiences ups and downs in life. Sometimes we all just have a bad day. Other days can be really great, but how can you tell when these ... Is bipolar a disability? Is bipolar a disability? This is a question I struggle with almost daily. I receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). My psychiatrist and ... Understanding Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder affects many people. The symptoms of bipolar differ for each person depending on the type of bipolar disorder the person may be diagnosed ... Dealing With Manic Depression in Institutions of Higher Education The world is still continuing to face the present and ongoing economic crisis and unemployment and joblessness are at a record-breaking high. In order ... Just Because You're Bipolar, Doesn't Mean Your Different Having bipolar disorder does not mean you are different. It just means that you have a chemical imbalance and you might need medication to even your moods ... My Story of Bi-polar Disorder Somehow, I always knew I was different. I first started suffering from severe depression at about age 11, but no one around me knew -- not my parents,... Embracing the Ordinary Bipolar disorder is a monstrous, roaring beast. With its wings, you fly; with its claws, you rend. Both wonderful and terrible, it releases powerful highs ...
My Bipolar Dad
“That’s SO gay.” “You’re retarded.” “Are you bipolar or something?” Options for Treating Bipolar Treatment is essential to being able to live a productive, satisfying life for someone with bipolar disorder. The majority of bipolar people who are able ... Bipolar and Marriage Bipolar disorder came into our lives quite unexpectedly. Yes, we knew mental illness was hereditary in my wife’s family and that Andrea had been unofficially ... Living Positively with Bipolar Disorder My bipolar disorder has allowed me to experience life in richer ways. When I became sick in 1995 at the age of 22, I wouldn’t have thought that my life ... Creating Lasting Romantic Relationships Despite Bipolar Disorder It is human nature to desire a companion with whom to share journey through life. People living with bipolar disorder are no different. However, people ...
Living With Your Worst Enemy; Yourself
I have been living with Bipolar type 1(manic/depressive) for almost eight years now.
The Spouses -The Other Half- of Bipolar Individuals
The Spouses –The Other Half- of Bipolar Individuals Challenges in Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes a person to experience extreme mood swings. While most people experience changes in moods from time to ... Treating the Person with Bipolar Disorder When the word treatment is used, several people will think automatically of it as something to do with medicine and nothing more. When it comes to bipolar ...
Bipolar Treatments and Pregnancy
"Bipolar disorder is a serious medical illness that causes shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function" (NIH, 2009). The Perfect Position Imagine opening up the classifieds of the local Sunday newspaper to find that there is an opening for the exact job that you have been searching for.... Bipolar Culture Something factual, interesting, and informatively helpful about this label “Bipolar” is that it is something quite unfamiliar to the majority of all society,...
Bipolar: Don't give up!
I don't know about you, but since I was diagnosed with bipolar when I was 20 people have acted like I would never fulfill my dreams in life. Living with Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that is believed by many to be caused by genetics or environmental circumstances. Some experts believ bipolar disorder ... Seeking Empowerment Through Bipolar Disorder For many years I lived a life both at the mercy of severe depression and the awesome highs of bipolar I disorder. My moods dictated the successes and ... Diagnosing in the Dark: The Challenges of Identifying Bipolar Disorder "Isn't it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do 'practice'?" This witty one-liner is actually quite accurate when diagnosing bipolar disorder ... "Keep Your Chin Up" I was used to having an abnormal brain. Depression had been my best friend since I was 12 years old. Obsessive compulsive behavior was my campanion ... My Struggle with Bipolar Disorder I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type II after having been diagnosed by a psychiatric nurse practitioner with unipolar depression. In short succession,... Information on Type II Bipolar Many people have heard of Bipolar Disorder. What is often times not known about bipolar disorder is that there are many forms of it, each one presenting ... Born with Bipolar I was once asked the question, "Do you think you are born with bipolar?" I sat on this for awhile, recalled my history, did a bit of internet research ... Bipolar I with Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder are anything but subtle. Manic episodes are marked by grandiose thinking, increase of energy and racing thoughts. The low ... Bipolar Disorder: Its’ Possible Origins and Promising New-Age Treatments Bipolar Disorder is a truly enigmatic, neurological disorder; that affects every, creed, color, age group, race, religion, continent, and socio-economic ... Oh No, I'm bipolar A bipolar diagnosis is hard to handle! Imagine going to the doctor because you just don't feel right and your doctor orders some tests. Your doctor ... Alternate and Tribal Treatments For Bipolar Disorder There are many treatments available for those suffering with bipolar disorder but one area that is commonly overlooked is the realm of alternative therapies....
Bipolar: Nature or Nurture?
Bipolar: Nature or Nurture? Who is to Blame? Many people with bipolar disorder experience life-altering events which confuse those around them. These events alienate them from the world they live ... How I deal with mood swings. I have found mood swings can ruin a whole week. You are having a great week and then it takes one bad moment and everything falls apart. Depression or ... Weight Gain with Bipolar Medications The newer medications, mood stabilizers, for bipolar disorder have as a generally well-known side effect a weight gain in the patient. This weight gain ... A.T.I. DUAL-DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT CENTER Alternative Treatment International (A.T.I.) is an inpatient treatment center offering clinical and alternative treatments for individuals suffering from ...
Bipolar Disorder and Families
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