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The Christian Bipole

Oct 26, 20233 min read

For Christian Bipoles: Dealing With (Hypo)mania

Those of us with bipolar I or II cope with both extremes: (hypo)mania and depression. The depressive "pole" gets most of the attention,...

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The Christian Bipole

Oct 2, 20232 min read

The Christian and Mental Health: Protection from those Ups and Downs

Those of us with bipolar disorder (BPD) are intimately acquainted with mood swings, both the “ups” and the “downs.” Experts refer to...

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The Christian Bipole

Sep 9, 20232 min read

The Christian's Mental Health: an ode to euthymia

It's what we long for, those of us who struggle with mood swings. Some call it "emotional stability." The mental health experts refer to...

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The Christian Bipole

Aug 23, 20233 min read

Mental Health for the Christian: Define-ment? No way!

If you struggle with a mental illness, you have undoubtedly heard the adage, "Don't let your illness define you!" I'd like to explore...

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The Christian Bipole

Aug 17, 20233 min read

The Christian's Mental Health: Mood Boosters

Okay, you've been doing great and then one day you find yourself not doing so great. You feel like you are at the edge of being sucked...

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The Christian Bipole

Aug 3, 20232 min read

Mental Health for the Christian: Our Brain Chemistry

Our brains are different, those of us with bipolar disorder. This has been clearly demonstrated. You may feel dismayed by this, but I...

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The Christian Bipole

Jul 20, 20232 min read

Mental Health for the Christian: Are Medications Okay?

Every now and then I circle back around to this very important question: Are medications okay for Christians to take when struggling with...

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The Christian Bipole

Jul 5, 20232 min read

The Christian and Mental Health: What is Compliance?

A very important concept in dealing with mental health challenges is that of "compliance." But what is it? How important is it? How do we...

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The Christian Bipole

Jun 27, 20233 min read

Mental Health and the Christian: Can We Help Others?

If you are in a good place, mental health-wise, you may be wondering if and how you might help others. I emphasize the "being in a good...

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The Christian Bipole

Jun 8, 20232 min read

The Christian and Mental Health: Triggers

Those of us with mental health challenges understand oh too well what it means to have "triggers," those trip-wires that bring about...

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The Christian Bipole

May 27, 20232 min read

Mental Health for the Christian: Coming Down to Earth

I promised in my last blog to introduce tools for dealing with bipolar "highs," whether really "up" (mania) or just somewhat "up"...

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The Christian Bipole

May 3, 20232 min read

Mental Health for Christians: The Coping Tool of "Defusion"

If you are like me, a barrage of uninvited thoughts and emotions can invade the present moment (or flood it!), especially during my ups...

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The Christian Bipole

Apr 18, 20232 min read

Mental Health Challenges for Christians: Double Trouble

It just doesn't seem fair! What I call "normals" have only to deal with physiological maladies and medications. Those of us with mental...

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The Christian Bipole

Apr 4, 20232 min read

Mental Health for the Christian: Gems in the Depths

If it seems especially dark right now, this post may help. At the moment, I'm slowly emerging from such a dark place. Thanks for praying...

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The Christian Bipole

Mar 26, 20232 min read

Mental Illness and the Christian: a Letter from the Pit

This blog comes from "the pit." If you've been there, you know what I mean. A very smart (and loving) person challenged me to write about...

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The Christian Bipole

Mar 9, 20232 min read

Mental Health and the Christian: It's Okay to Groan

Has your depression ever taken you to the point of groaning under its weight? If yes, then this blog may help. Please know that it's okay...

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tmason1621

Feb 22, 20232 min read

Copy of Mental Health for the Christian: the Smoldering Wick

If you are like me, there are times when you feel you can't take any more. The pressure is too great. The despair or anxiety is too much....

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The Christian Bipole

Feb 21, 20232 min read

Mental Health for the Christian: the Smoldering Wick

If you are like me, there are times when you feel you can't take any more. The pressure is too great. The despair or anxiety is too much....

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The Christian Bipole

Feb 7, 20232 min read

Christians and Mental Health: Patience IS a virtue!

There is nothing quite like mental distress to bring out the best (and the worst) in us. One of the virtues required is patience, of that...

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The Christian Bipole

Jan 18, 20233 min read

Mental Health for the Christian: a Runaway Mind

If you have ever experienced a runaway mind, I can certainly identify with you. This is a telltale symptom of my "down and anxious"...

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