I need guidance for a beginner - researching Bi-Polar - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

bev52 · 10-03-2002, 07:38 PM

I've let almost a year go by since I was diagnosed - in and out of denial. I need to find the simplest way to begin my research...if it's too much information at once, I become overwhelmed and give up.

Does anyone have any advice that would put me on the right track....please, start with the VERY basics!

With Kindness,
Bev

StarCat · 10-04-2002, 07:21 AM

Dear Bev,

I think it's OK to post these links, as they're unbiased:

How about the National Institute of Mental Health? Here's their pamphlet on BP.
[url="http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/bipolar.cfm"]http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/bipolar.cfm[/url]

Or I like Web MD's articles too...
[url="http://my.webmd.com/encyclopedia/article/2950.1300"]http://my.webmd.com/encyclopedia/article/2950.1300[/url]

I hope this isn't too overwhelming. Good luck & Congratulations on beginning your research!
StarCat

bev52 · 10-04-2002, 10:44 AM

Thanks Star,

I don't know why I have been dreading this for so long. Maybe, partly because I don't want to believe it. I think "if" I might be right...that I was mis-diagnosed, this could put my mind at rest. If I'm wrong, then I need to know as much as possible to enable myself.

I really do appreciate your help.

With Kindness,
Bev