July 2014 – DBSA San Gabriel Valley

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Bipolar Affective Disorder – A Guide to Recovery

July 5, 2014 impiou5 Comments Off

Individuals with bipolar disorder often spend many years seeking professional help and may get from three to four diagnoses from doctors before receiving a correct diagnosis. Early diagnosis is important as it can lessen the effects of the disorder on the individual. Individuals with bipolar disorder have an approximately 75-80 percent risk for alcohol and substance abuse. Marital fluctuation, chronic unemployment, and suicide are also prevalent. […]

DBSA Support Group Meeting Outline

December 23, 2013 Comments Off

DBSA support groups are not required to operate according to a rigidly prescribed formula. The sample meeting format shown here incorporates the elements used by many of our groups and is intended as a guide. […]

Post-Partum Depression

November 18, 2017 0

Postpartum depression is not just “the baby blues,” a mild feeling of sadness after a baby is born that goes away on its own. If the “baby blues” don’t go away after 2 weeks, you could be suffering from postpartum depression, and should seek help. You need not feel ashamed of having an illness – or of any treatment you may need to feel better – any more than you would feel ashamed about having diabetes or asthma and taking medication to stay healthy. […]

Generic and Brand Name Drugs: Understanding the Basics

November 17, 2017 1

This brochure will give you the information you need to help you decide what’s right for you in your treatment and recovery plan. You’ll learn that the decision to choose a brand name or a generic is one that involves you and your health care team. […]

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Stress can make it harder to recall memories, and poor sleep can hurt your ability to form memories. Here are 6 things you need to know to keep your mind sharp.

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A lot of people who commit infidelity deeply and sincerely regret it. But plenty of others—including many who claim to still love their partners—don't feel much remorse at all. This research explains why.

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Have you ever met a friend's difficult parents and wondered how that person could have come from that family? It's more common to follow in a parent's footsteps—but there are exceptions. Here's why.

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Each life contains shattering moments of loss, grief, uncertainty, and disappointment. It won't be easy, but here is how to harness the pain we feel into something meaningful.

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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Month: July 2014

Bipolar Affective Disorder – A Guide to Recovery