The Genetic Link

In many families with a history of bipolar disorder, family members are often concerned about the likelihood that they or their children will ultimately develop the disorder. We cover this topic in Chapter 2 of Bipolar Disorder For Dummies, being careful to point out...

Immaculate Conception

From Joe I saw my wife at the “hospital” yesterday, Tuesday. The doctor was supposed to have started her on lithium. I learned that he was unable to do so, because he needed to run a pregnancy test first. I’ve had a vasectomy, and I am 99.99999% sure that my wife has...

The Psychiatric Ward

From Joe I took my wife to the hospital on Sunday. It broke my heart and hers. I think there is nothing more difficult in life than checking a loved one into one of these places, but I felt that we had no other option. Cecie was cycling into a manic episode with a...

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