Hi B, Welcome to Part 1 of my Bipolar Supporters Mini course. Before I get started today, I just wanted to let you know that I'm not a professional writer, so if you come across some misspelled words or typos, please forgive me. I'm just trying to tell you what I've learned the HARD way by supporting my mother who has suffered from bipolar disorder her entire life.
Today, we are going to talk about exactly what bipolar disorder is. So what is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. Bipolar disorder causes intense, long-lasting mood swings in two extreme directions: mania and depression. We'll talk more about the specific symptoms of each extreme a little later in the course. Although, no one is entirely sure what causes bipolar, evidence suggests that it has to do with the chemicals in the brain. Changes in the levels of these chemicals can cause parts of the brain to become either overstimulated or under stimulated, thus resulting in the two behavior extremes. When your loved one is exhibiting symptoms of either mania or depression, they are considered to be in an episode and are not stable. During this time, you will need to focus on getting them help from a medical professional. The most important thing to keep in mind about bipolar disorder is that it is NOT something your loved one can control or fix on their own. It is caused by an imbalance in the chemicals in the brain and is passed on in families, so there's nothing your loved one could do to prevent it or to make it happen. So, please, don't blame them because they have this disorder. Now in the next email, I'm going to provide you with a little background information on why I'm sharing this information with you and why I think it's so important. However, if you need more information on how to cope with bipolar disorder now, then go to http://www.hypertracker.com/go/leverageteam/automessage1/ Best wishes until then. Your friend, David Oliver ***************HELP SOMEONE UNDERSTAND BIPOLAR*************** B, if you have colleagues, clients or friends you feel will benefit from receiving my F.REE course, please have them go to http://www.bipolarcentral.com/freeminicourse to register for their copy. ************************************************************ The information contained here is not meant to provide medical advice. Specific medical advice should be obtained from a qualified and licensed health-care practitioner. There is no warranty that the information is free from all errors and omissions or that it meets any particular standard. Also please note that we do not provide any legal advice This message was sent by: David Oliver, The Leverage Team, LLC., 90-100 Route 206, Suite 300, Stanhope, NJ 07874 Manage your subscription: http://app.intellicontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=1037842829&l=144736&s=EEQE&m=30445297&c=98430 -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
