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Is the World Falling Apart

21 Feb 2025

John Hitchens

Rick Araujo explains if the world is falling part and why this is important and what to do about it. https://youtu.be/JPDCVhlQrEA?si=mnuIqHtsnSwcogYZ

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Managing Impulsivity Requires Putting Precautions in Place

14 Dec 2021

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By Stephen Propst In order to fan the flames of mania or pacify the pain of depression, we are particularly prone to a more costly form of impulsivity. You’re in the checkout aisle at the supermarket when you spontaneously grab a chocolate bar to be rung up as well. You’ve just made an impulse purchase. There are plenty of folks who do this every day.

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6 Quotes to Inspire Your Bipolar Management & Stability

19 Nov 2021

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By Stephen Propst Words of wisdom and inspiring insights from famous forgone figures provide sound advice for tackling bipolar disorder in the present.

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Bipolar & Tenacity: See The Light At The End Of The Tunnel

15 Sep 2021

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By Stephen Propst Seeing the end of the tunnel can make you less afraid of being in the dark. It was a rainy Tuesday in Atlanta. I wondered to what extent the weather would impact support group attendance that evening. How many might decide that venturing out simply wasn’t worth it?

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Bipolar Disorder & Untangling “Twisted Thoughts”

31 Aug 2021

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By Stephen Propst How we think about a situation can cause more problems than bipolar itself. Addressing our thoughts can change our feelings, behavior, and life — for the better! Mistaken Mindset & Stability Setbacks “My life is a complete mess. I can’t do anything right. I’m an emotional wreck. There’s no cure for my illness. I’m doomed to live in a state of chaos for life. No one can help me. No one understands. I brought all of this on myself.”

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20 Tried-and-True Strategies to Manage Bipolar

18 Aug 2021

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By Stephen Propst From sleep and self-esteem to wellness workouts and mental makeovers, here are some of the most popular themes and practical approaches to help yourself (or someone you love) manage bipolar and stay on the road to recovery. #1 Self-inventory Every now and then, it’s a good idea to take inventory of your thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and behaviors, and ask yourself where there’s room for improvement. Doing so may provide some insight, which is crucial to recovery and a better quality of life.

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6 Empowering Principles to See Fewer Problems & More Possibilities

17 Jun 2021

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By Stephen Propst Even when bipolar disrupts your life, you have the power to find solutions and effect positive change! These resilience-boosting principles can help you stay the course toward mood stability. Bipolar is a multifaceted condition that affects the whole person: physically, psychologically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially. It impacts virtually every dimension of one’s life. That said, how does a person impacted by a mood disorder go about solving his or her own problems? Well, fortunately, you have the power!

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Rethinking Bipolar “Relapse”

2 Jun 2021

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By Stephen Propst Is the fear of a future mood episode, or “relapse,” preventing you from finding — or enjoying — stability? Consider these tips to support a positive mindset! Living with bipolar disorder is certainly no light matter. After working diligently to achieve stability, having depression or mania resurface can be very disconcerting, discouraging, and deflating. It’s easy to look at a “relapse” only in the negative sense, but there’s an upside, too!

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20 Ways to Recharge Your Recovery

11 Dec 2020

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By Stephen Propst Staying motivated about your recovery can be tough, but we have some tips on how to stay focused! I’ve lived with bipolar disorder for a quarter of a century now. There was a time when I believed that successfully managing my mood swings was impossible. But, over the years, I learned I could move beyond my diagnosis and rediscover a full, meaningful life.

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Simple Strategies for Bipolar’s Perpetual Problems

21 Apr 2020

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By Stephen Propst There’s no quick fix for bipolar, and we’re always vulnerable to symptoms — but I’ve learned to stay the course on a stable path by taking practical steps. Ongoing Management for Chronic Bipolar Symptoms He’s too smart to have bipolar. I’m glad he found the right medication and is back to normal. He’s got things under control now. These are among the many comments I’ve heard over the years. Unfortunately, statements like these trivialize what, for me, has been an ongoing and occasionally overwhelming battle with bipolar.

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