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  • 7 Links of Interest
    This particular post is aimed toward taking some time to reflect a bit as it pertains to my time blogging here on TheBipolarSpouse.com.  This challenge was inspired by another blogger that is very well known in the “blogosphere” and after reading about the challenge, it sparked a good bit of interest in me.  Although this post is more of an exercise, if you...
    by Rich Wallace at July 19th, 2010 at 08:07 am
  • Stay Connected with TheBipolarSpouse.com
    Just wanted to put out a quick update on the site and how things are going: First off, I switched things around on the technical aspect of TheBipolarSpouse.com in regards to both the domain and hosting provider.  There were both some good and bad aspects of this little change up related to how some of the inner workings go and also with relation to syndicated updates. The...
    by Rich Wallace at July 14th, 2010 at 04:07 pm
  • Competing With Intrusive Thoughts – Redux
    I had received a comment on an article I had written on the “10 Mistakes to Avoid in a Bipolar Relationship” asking how to help a loved one understand what is real and what isn’t when it comes to dealing with intrusive thoughts.  I had actually penned an article on just this situation, however, after reading it over again, the information wasn’t...
    by Rich Wallace at July 13th, 2010 at 11:07 am
  • Emotional Shut Down
    The world is a scary and disrespectful place anymore; brotherly love and basic customer service are about as rare as the random smile and “Have a Great Day!” from a passing stranger.  Friendly acknowledgments and mutual respect have cashed in on their retirement pensions and have gone away to fish and play golf without much warning or tearful good-byes. One...
    by Rich Wallace at July 5th, 2010 at 11:07 am
  • From the Outside Looking In
    Readers of the blog may (or may not) know that although the name of the blog is “The Bipolar Spouse”, I am not one afflicted with Bipolar Disorder.  My intention with the blog was to offer my own perspective of loving my wife, whom of which was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder some time ago. I’ll jump right into the message I have for this post…I...
    by Rich Wallace at June 29th, 2010 at 09:06 am
  • Daily Affirmations: The Skipping CD
    Daily affirmations are important for people to keep their self-esteem up and to move forward in their life goals, whether you want to call it self-talk or self-help techniques, these little nuggets of motivation can indeed push some of through some intense plateaus. When it comes to mixing in such daily affirmations with relationships touched by Bipolar Disorder or other...
    by Rich Wallace at June 23rd, 2010 at 01:06 pm
  • Shoutout: The Negative Effects of Seroquel Withdrawal
    After posting some information on how my wife has been running into some very difficult challenges after being prescribed Seroquel, she asked me to share out her new blog, which she is using to document her withdrawal phase.  I will be honest here, some of the information that she’s sharing can be pretty brutal but she has a deep passion to pass along information...
    by Rich Wallace at June 16th, 2010 at 11:06 am
  • Seroquel: Satan’s Sedative?
    Although I am far from being a medical expert, my goal with this post is to get the word out on some of the dangers that may be brought on by taking Seroquel. During our journey together on Bipolar Boulevard, my wife and I have been introduced to many different medications and supplements that may be added to the routine of those living with Bipolar Disorder.  Oddly enough,...
    by Rich Wallace at June 15th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
  • Shoutout: Augmenting Treatment for Bipolar Disorder with Supplements
    I’ve been working on some new content for the site over the past couple of days, but this morning, while checking in on Twitter,  I came across a tweet from @Benpolar that really caught my eye and I wanted to share it. Even though TheBipolarSpouse.com has had its ups and downs since I started it, Benpolar has always been one to stick around and support the site...
    by Rich Wallace at June 9th, 2010 at 10:06 am
  • Competing with Intrusive Thoughts
    “Intrusive thoughts are unwelcome involuntary thoughts, images, or unpleasant ideas that may become obsessions, are upsetting or distressing, and can be difficult to manage or eliminate.” – Wikipedia To date, the most difficult challenge I have been faced with is competing with the intrusive thoughts that my wife battles on a daily basis.  Unfortunately,...
    by Rich Wallace at June 7th, 2010 at 08:06 am
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