It's important to treat both the mental illness and the addiction if you have a dual diagnosis. Like most people I know in recovery, I have dual diagnosis (also called co-occurring disorders). This just means that I have been …
Category Archives: Bipolar Disorder
Workshop focuses on how to spread awareness about mental illness
Mental Illness is a term that some shy away from and others can't escape.
Ottawa man shot dead by Toronto police struggled with bipolar …
A 30-year-old Ottawa man shot dead by Toronto police late Friday had struggled with bipolar disorder for most of his life and thought of himself as a “lost boy.” The man, whom family have identified as Devon LaFleur, was …
Having a Spouse with Bipolar Disorder is Harder on Women, but Why?
Everyone experiences bipolar disorder differently. People with bipolar disorder have different levels of functioning. Sometimes a lot of help and support is.
Are you Responsible for Your Actions when you Have Bipolar …
Having bipolar disorder is extremely difficult and I feel irritable when I watch the news or read an article online. I have been feeling quite disillusioned.