Blog: November 2011

This is the archive of my blog for November 2011.


How To Talk To Someone Who Has Bipolar Disorder
by Daniel Bader - 11-26-2011
I may be a little controversial with this post, but bear with me. Part of the reason for stigma around bipolar disorder is that we can be a little different when symptomatic, and people aren’t quite sure how to talk with us during those periods. ...

Can a Bipolar Person Lead a Normal Life?
by Daniel Bader - 11-19-2011
I know one of the most common questions when it comes to bipolar disorder is whether people with bipolar disorder can lead a normal life. The question, unfortunately, is one of those loaded ones. It really depends on what one means by “normal”....

Guest Post: Living With a Bipolar Husband
by Kathy - 11-12-2011
My wife, Kathy, has written this week's blog post. Please enjoy. -Daniel My husband has bipolar disorder. I knew this before I married him. However, I don’t think I really understood what that meant for his life until after we had lived togeth...

Serenity: The Value of Emotional Detachment for Bipolar Disorder
by Daniel Bader - 11-05-2011
My life with bipolar disorder has certainly become better in the last ten years or so. The first few times I was asked why that was, I didn’t really have a very good answer. However, in retrospect, I think what has really improved my ability to l...