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Expert: Joyce A. Anthony - 5/17/2009


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Hi Joyce, I am a BP mom with 2 BP teens.  I am having a very difficult time with myself and my teenagers.  I had everything under control when they were younger and I dealt with my episodes much better than I do now.  I have no insurance and I cannot afford therapy, which used to be my godsend, and I need to know of any online resources for BP parent raising BP teens.  I live in FL and need help coping.  If you could provide me with any info I would appreciate it.  Thank you.

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Hello Katrina;

Below are two groups that are both active and helpful. The first one is for parents of bipolar teenagers and the second is for parents who are bipolar.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BipolarParentsT/

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BipolarParents/

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I can answer questions dealing with bipolar disorder in a parent, yourself or your child. I can give suggestions and insight into what can be expected of many medications for bipolar disorder. My most extensive knowledge is in children with bipolar disorder. Here I can give advice on dealing with daily events, schools, medication and professionals.

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I am the daughter of a bipolar/schizophrenic parent, am bipolar myself and am raising a bipolar child. I have a background in Psychology from Gannon University, have run several parenting classes for those parenting bipolar children and have had extensive experience with medications, the school system, homeschooling a special needs child, dealing with counselors, doctors and other professionals in the mental health field. I write for a bipolar website, with the focus on educating the child with bipolar disorder on his/her illness.

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