by Candida Fink, MD | Apr 17, 2008 | Career, Self-Help
In Part I of this series, I highlighted the challenge of returning to work with bipolar disorder and provided some practical advice on how to smooth the transition back to work after experiencing a major mood episode. In this second part of the series, I provide some...
by Candida Fink, MD | Apr 10, 2008 | Career, Self-Help
This is the first part of a two- or perhaps three-part series on how to smooth the transition back to work after a severe mood episode. Many people with bipolar disorder are able to successfully return to work once they’re on an effective treatment regimen,...
by Candida Fink, MD | Mar 31, 2008 | Dr. Visits, Self-Help
In the previous post entitled “Is Your Current Bipolar Medication/Therapy Working?” we recommended filling out a form prior to your doctor’s visit to provide detailed information on the effectiveness and possible side effects of your current...
by Candida Fink, MD | Mar 28, 2008 | Medications, Self-Help, Treatment
Whenever you have a change in medications or therapies, your moods will improve, worsen, or stay about the same. Documenting how you feel can be a valuable tool in helping you team up with your doctor and therapist to obtain the right combination of medications and...
by Joe | Nov 3, 2007 | Self-Help
More and more people seem to be keeping journals or diaries these days. In Bipolar Disorder For Dummies and in the post “Journaling Your Bipolar Journey,” we recommend keeping a journal to record medication changes, mood ratings, and so on. If you keep a...
by Joe | Sep 28, 2007 | Self-Help
One of the things I regret most about how Cecie and I have managed her treatment is that neither of us has created a journal of it. I’m not talking about journaling our experience with bipolar disorder, although that would be valuable, as well. I’m talking about...
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