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David is a warm, supportive person who, through his
own experience with Manic Depressive Illness (Bipolar Disorder), has
chosen to use his education and skill to try to help others who are
struggling to find their way with relationship issues and Bipolar
Disorder. If you have relationship issues pertaining to
Bipolar Disorder write to David today. His reply will appear
as soon as possible in his column. Like all of us here at
Bipolar World, David is a volunteer. |
I am a New Jersey certified School
Psychologist with 25 years experience in both inpatient and
outpatient settings working in the areas of developmental
disabilities, head injury, physical medicine and rehabilitation,
organ transplantation and child and adult psychiatry.
I have also been diagnosed these past 5 years (2000) with manic
depression. My wife and two children, whom I can never thank
enough, have been with me through the many crises and ups and
downs with much love and support.
As with any couple, there have been good times and bad but we
are just one example that a "bipolar" relationship can be
overwhelming but steady, exhausting but calm, eratic and
terrifying, yet healthy and stable. Family members, while they
hold considerable power and control, are often the forgotten
participants in the bipolar disease process; therefore, it is as
critical to help those with the disease as those who are available
and willing to help. These are the goals of the "Bipolar
Relationships" column.
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