Archive for ‘General’

  • 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
  • Dearest Reader, I Apologize
    I feel apart over the past weekend and brought the site down for what I thought was going to be the end of TheBipolarSpouse.com. I allowed myself to play some horrible mind games and led myself to believe that the site wasn’t helping as much as I would have hoped and decided to hang things up. However, when my wife found out what I did, although she wasn’t...
    by Rich Wallace at June 2nd, 2010 at 08:06 am
  • I’d Like to Ask a Quick Favor…
    My goal with TheBipolarSpouse.com is to offer insight, assistance and knowledge to those looking for answers related to how to manage a bipolar relationship, whether they are just entering into a new relationship, or for the veterans looking to connect with others in a similar situation. See, when my wife and I were introduced to Bipolar Disorder, we were practically given...
    by Rich Wallace at May 14th, 2010 at 08:05 pm
  • A Quick Primer on Bipolar Disorder
    Thought this was a pretty good, yet summarized briefing on diagnosing BP…taken from CNN: Let’s start with the more general question of how one diagnoses bipolar disorder in general. Like all psychiatric diagnoses, this one is based on symptoms over time. There is no blood test or other definitive way to establish the diagnosis. By definition, bipolar disorder...
    by Rich Wallace at March 3rd, 2010 at 01:03 pm
  • Being There When Nobody Else Is
    There are many challenges that come along with a bipolar relationship including the unfortunate result of those afflicted with the disorder finding it difficult to build or maintain an effective support system. There are people that are strong enough to offer enough support but choose not to understand why someone with bipolar disorder runs into issues that may not seem...
    by Rich Wallace at January 4th, 2010 at 06:01 am
  • Setting and Reaching Goals
    The New Year brings a sense of “Renovation” with opportunities to start the year with a clean slate. Most people will set resolutions for the year with good intention of keeping them, but more often than not, those resolutions disappear within the first three months of making them. Why? Change sucks… As much as we’d like things to simply stay...
    by Rich Wallace at January 1st, 2010 at 08:01 pm
  • How to Fail an Attempt at Sympathy
    Life experience is all about learning from our own mistakes and if we’re lucky, to come across a helpful soul willing to offer their own experiences and share their mistakes with us as well. At a very young age, I had a strong desire to help people in any way that I could once I crossed paths with them. I learned how to listen emphatically and really let someone...
    by Rich Wallace at December 28th, 2009 at 08:12 am
  • The Power of Bipolar Irrationality
    Sooner or later, irony hits us all and when it comes to managing a bipolar relationship, just when you think you may have a decent understanding and workable plans to incorporate to handle just about anything…here comes the proverbial curve-ball out of nowhere. As much as I try to keep my topics and posts here on the site timeless and as applicable to many situations...
    by Rich Wallace at December 10th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
  • Meeting the Psychiatrist
    One of the most important steps to take in order to locate the correct path of stability and recovery for those that may be afflicted with bipolar disorder, or any mental health challenges for that matter, is the first appointment with a psychiatrist. If this is the first visit to discuss options with a psychiatrist, make as much of an effort as possible to be there with...
    by Rich Wallace at October 10th, 2009 at 05:10 pm
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