I have been suffering with Bipolar Disorder my entire life and as I have learned more about the disorder the more I wanted to be able to help others. As a freelance writer, I figured the best thing for me to do was write articles and stories in order ot help educate others on the disorder and how recovery is possible.

My first Bipolar Disorder article was entitled Bipolar Disorder: Through My Eyes. I wanted to be able to relate to others with the disorder as well as give our loved ones an inside peek at what it feels like to have Bipolar Disorder.

I have read countless books, magazine articles, web articles and medical journals and rarely have I found accounts of what depression feels like or what a manic episode feels like. So that is my number one goal for this Hub. I want to help the non-suffers relate to their loved ones by giving them written and possible spoken accounts of what it feels like to suffer from this in-curable disease.

My other goal is to simply get as much information as I can in one location. As this Hub progresses, you will find articles that I have written along with articles and news reports about Bipolar Disorder. In the links section there will always be links to online support groups and the organizations that specialize in Bipolar Disorder.

My only hope is that this Hub reaches out and helps someone who suffers from Biopolar Disorder. By suffers I mean not only the diagnosed, but also their loved ones, because most times it is the ones that we love that suffer more from this disorder than we do ourselves.

Peace, Love & Hugs

I just wanted to add a brief note I am now a full-time support group facilitator for the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA). I have been a back-up facilitator for a little while and a spot opened up for full-time facilitating.

What this means: My self and my co-facilitator operate one support group per week. It is a volunteer position and I love it. It can be a little trying at times but it is well worth the effort. I recieved so much help and support from attending the DBSA support groups that I wanted to be able to give back and help others in need.

Now I can! Every Wednesday afternoon!

I am still working on many of my own Bipolar issues, so I am hoping that I can help others and continue to help myself.

The DBSA has online and in person support groups for those diagnosed with Bipolar and Depression as well as groups for parents and families of the diagnosed. The DBSA has helped me immensely with all of the information, advocacy and support groups. I hope to spread the information that they are there and able to help and give support.

I wish you the best of luck!