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This week is the 37th Annual National Suicide Prevention Week September 4th — 10th, 2011 As a part of...

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This week is the 37th Annual National Suicide Prevention Week
September 4th — 10th, 2011 As a part of the awareness campaign I am including warning signs and a list of resources available to everyoneâ€¦I realize this is a lot of information, but it is always good to be prepared and the more resources available to us the better and the less we feel aloneâ€¦Know the Warning Signs
How do you Remember the Warning Signs of Suicide?

Here's an Easy-to-Remember Mnemonic:

IS PATH WARM?

Ideation
Substance Abuse
Purposelessness
Anxiety
Trapped
Hopelessness
Withdrawal
Anger
Recklessness
Mood Changes
A person in acute risk for suicidal behavior most often will show:
Warning Signs of Acute Risk:

Threatening to hurt or kill him or herself, or talking of wanting to hurt or kill him/herself; and/or,
Looking for ways to kill him/herself by seeking access to firearms, available pills, or other means; and/or,
Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide, when these actions are out of the ordinary.

These might be remembered as expressed or communicated ideation. If observed, seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or calling
1-800-273-TALK (8255) for a referral.
Additional Warning Signs:

Increased substance (alcohol or drug) use
No reason for living; no sense of purpose in life
Anxiety, agitation, unable to sleep or sleeping all the time
Feeling trapped — like there's no way out
Hopelessness
Withdrawal from friends, family and society
Rage, uncontrolled anger, seeking revenge
Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities, seemingly without thinking
Dramatic mood changes.

If observed, seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for a referral.
These warning signs were compiled by a task force of expert clinical-researchers and 'translated' for the general public.

Please click on the link which will take you to the page on my site where I have listed an extensive list of resources, both phone numbers & websites for multiple countries.
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And also please share this list with friends, relatives, just anyone you may know, we never know who is out there looking that we may be able to help in some way.
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The Oklahoma Bipolar Association

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The Oklahoma Bipolar Association offers education and support for individuals and family members that suffer...

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Help with Food

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Cyber Support Groups

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The Idiots Guide to Dealing with Idiots

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The Idiots Guide to Dealing with Idiots

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Very good article about how to deal with people who "don't get it." Some religious content but not much. Pixie

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Free Meds

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Website to see if you qualify for free meds from the drug companies. Must have no insurance.

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Sertraline Side Effects

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British Psychological Society is giving away a fre...

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

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This is an interesting non-drug treatment. Lists the locations of docs who use it. No insurance coverage though.

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Job Accomodation Network

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The Disability Digest

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Amitriptyline side effects

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When depression hits, we need as much support and info as possible.

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unmedicated and afraid

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I have been diagnoced with bipolar 2. I am prescribed lithium and welbutrin. On the meds I felt great for the first time in a long time. I suppose I should give you some of my back ground. Since I was 16 (29 now) I've taken some form of drug on and off. I didn't realize until a recent hospialization (rehab) that I had been selfmedicating my bipolar. I've been clean since november, but recently I haven't been unable to aford medication. My husband is convinced nothing is wrong with me because I haven't had an episode lately that he is aware of he works 12 hours a day. My episodes are characterized by paranoia and irritability. I am aware when I feel that way that it is the bipolar but I can't make it just go away. I have had episodes lately and I am getting better at hiding them from him but I still feel horrible I cry and get angry with my son. I just want to be a good mother and wife this includes not spending what little money we have on myself on my meds and my doctor. I am currently looking for a job to help with this but so far I have been unsuccessful. I don't know what to do. I'm afraid I could become self destructive again. I'm afraid I might fly off the handle and hurt my husband I have been violent with him before when I was not medicated. I feel like no matter what I'm wrong if I get the meds I'm taking food out of my baby's mouth if I don't I could lose everything to drugs or violence. I've been off my meds for a month. I'm also afraid when I find a job I won't be able to function in it. I also am diagnoced with social anxiety. I don't function well around strangers. I studder have a lot. Of trouble focusing and come off really stupid. I am on the other hand really smart and articulate. What am I supposed to do with out anxiey meds on a new job. I am actually afraid I might pass out on the job if I freak out. My husband keeps pushing me to find a job I have told him my concerns and he just rolls his eyes he has never seen me studdering and fumbling so he doesn't believe it I tried to explain to him that he's never een it because when he is with me no matter where we are I feel comfortabe like he is a security blanket. Someone please tell me what to do or how to convince my husband that all this si real.View Thread

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If you need help with your utility bill

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What Are My Rights?

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As a person recieving public mental health services, What are my rights?

You Can Exercise the Following Rights:

1. To be treated with respect and dignity

2. To have your privacy protected

3. To help develop a plan of care and services that meet your needs

4. To participate in decisions regarding your mental health care

5. To recieve services in a barrier-free location (accessible)

6. To request information about names, location, phone numbers, and languages for local agencies

7. The right to receive the amount and duration of services you need

8. To request information about the structure and operation of the RSN

9. The right to services within 2 hrs for emergency care and 24 hrs for urgent care

10. To be free from use of seclusion or restraints

11. To receive age and cultrurally appropriate services

12. To be provided a certified interpreter and translated material at no cost to you

13. To understand available treatment options and alternatives

14. To refuse any proposed treatment

15. To receive care that does not discriminate against you (e.g. age, race, type of illness)

16. To be free of any sexual exploitation or harassment

17. To receive an explanation of all medications prescribed and possible side effects

18. To make an advance directive, which states your choices and prefrences for mental health care

19. To receive quality services that are medically necessary

20. To have a second opinion from a mental health professional

21. To file a grievance with your agency or RSN

22. To file a PIHP appeal based on a PIHP written Notice of Action

23. To choose a mental health care provider or choose one for your child who is under thirteen years of age

24. To change mental health care providers during the first 30 days, and sometimes more often

25. To file a request fo an adminstrative (fair) hearing

26. To request and receive a copy of your medical records and ask for changes

27. Be free from retaliation

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An Online Guide To Dream Interpretation

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Article: Dealing with Relapse

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From Despair to Hope: Recovery is the Key

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Stop the stigma-Youtube video

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A Mental Getaway

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Three Reasons People With Bipolar Disorder Should ...

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Advance Directive

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After my dad passed away, it was clear that my siblings and I weren't prepared if something were to happen to us.

We as individuals can and should have a say in what we want and how we want it when it comes to end of life concerns; otherwise, no one can legally see to it that it's done. My dad never filled out an advance directive (living will) and so the decisions were left up to us. Some of his wishes were known through various conversations with one or more or us, which made those things easier; but everything else was difficult and put added stress on us kids.

So I am in the process of creating an Advance Directive and in most or all states, you can even register it for free so that if no one is around, the medical team still has access to your wishes.

This link I provided is so that you can access the form for your particular state. Scroll down to the bottom and click on your state. Instructions will follow there, and links to download and print the documents. They will tell you where to send it, etc.

There is also a mental health advance directive, for those who don't know, where you can write out your specific things you will allow or not, such as if there are certain meds you can't take - there's a part where you can fill in that list; or if a certain hospital you want to go to, but not the other, etc. It's very detailed, but it is for those who may find themselves in the hospital psych ward and gives you more control over your own treatment. I am pretty sure the mental health advance directives are also on the site under your state.

I would encourage us all to at least fill out the main one, and then the additional mental health one if desired.

I will put the link here as well:

http://uslwr.com/formslist.shtm

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For the Family a Book Recomendation: What to do Wh...

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I was suprised to here 1 in 4 people suffer

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BipolarFriend.com = NEW Blog by a Bipolar Brain

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Great slide show

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This is an excellent overview of the current facts about bipolar.

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Bipolar Disorder Coping Skills

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