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^{Sometimes it's hard to sort fact from fiction while weeding through countless articles littered with ads and opinions. To simplify it, here are the top 5 myths I've encountered in my own searches. I hope you find the answers you're looking for. If not, tell me what you want to know more about!}‍

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^{Myth #1:}^{People who have bipolar disorder can't hold a job.}

‍^Fact:^{Of course we can hold a job! It takes a balance of the proper medication, a good support system, and a big dose of mental toughness that develops over time. Some days don't come as easy as others, but every day we have a chance to make a difference, not only in our own life but also in someone else's.}

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‍^{Myth #2: Bipolar disorder causes someone to feel sick all the time.}

^Fact:^{I'll be the first to admit that not every day is sunshine and rainbows. It's not uncommon for me to get hit out of nowhere with exhaustion and irritability. Not all the time, though. If you or someone you know constantly feels sick, it's time to consult the doctor. Hang in there! Sometimes it takes a while to find the right combination of meds. It gets better. Just keep moving forward.}

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^{Myth #3: As soon as symptoms are under control, medication can be stopped.}

^Fact:^{Stopping prescription medication for bipolar disorder abruptly can lead to serious complications. Always consult the prescribing doctor before adjusting any medication on your own. Together you and your doctor should be able to come up with a solution.}

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^{Myth #4: Bipolar disorder is all in their head.}

^Fact:^{The brain is one of the most complex organs in the human body. Much more complicated than the heart.}

^{Blood pressure and cholesterol medication can keep a heart ticking for many years after issues arise.}‍^{No different than taking meds for bipolar disorder to keep a brain functioning properly.}

^{If anyone wants to argue the point with you, ask them when they last took aspirin or allergy medication to function properly because of a headache or allergies.}

^{The only difference I see is that bipolar disorder is more important to control than allergies.}

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^{Myth #5: It's hard to maintain a relationship with someone who has bipolar disorder.}

^Fact:^{This one is tough; I think it depends on the relationship. It takes two people working together for any relationship to be successful, bipolar or not. An excellent place to start is with God at the center of it.}

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‍1 Corinthians 13:4-7

⁴"Love is patient; love is kind. It does not envy; it does not boast; it is not proud. ⁵It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ⁶Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ⁷It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."

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Sorting Fact From Fiction: Top 5 Myths

^{Sometimes it's hard to sort fact from fiction while weeding through countless articles littered with ads and opinions. To simplify it, here are the top 5 myths I've encountered in my own searches. I hope you find the answers you're looking for. If not, tell me what you want to know more about!}‍

^{Myth #1:}^{People who have bipolar disorder can't hold a job.}

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‍^{Myth #2: Bipolar disorder causes someone to feel sick all the time.}

^{Myth #3: As soon as symptoms are under control, medication can be stopped.}

^Fact:^{Stopping prescription medication for bipolar disorder abruptly can lead to serious complications. Always consult the prescribing doctor before adjusting any medication on your own. Together you and your doctor should be able to come up with a solution.}

^{Myth #4: Bipolar disorder is all in their head.}

^Fact:^{The brain is one of the most complex organs in the human body. Much more complicated than the heart.}

^{Blood pressure and cholesterol medication can keep a heart ticking for many years after issues arise.}‍^{No different than taking meds for bipolar disorder to keep a brain functioning properly.}

^{If anyone wants to argue the point with you, ask them when they last took aspirin or allergy medication to function properly because of a headache or allergies.}

^{The only difference I see is that bipolar disorder is more important to control than allergies.}

^{Myth #5: It's hard to maintain a relationship with someone who has bipolar disorder.}

^Fact:^{This one is tough; I think it depends on the relationship. It takes two people working together for any relationship to be successful, bipolar or not. An excellent place to start is with God at the center of it.}

‍1 Corinthians 13:4-7

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Sorting Fact From Fiction: Top 5 Myths

Sometimes it's hard to sort fact from fiction while weeding through countless articles littered with ads and opinions. To simplify it, here are the top 5 myths I've encountered in my own searches. I hope you find the answers you're looking for. If not, tell me what you want to know more about!‍

Myth #1: People who have bipolar disorder can't hold a job.

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‍Myth #2: Bipolar disorder causes someone to feel sick all the time.

Myth #3: As soon as symptoms are under control, medication can be stopped.

Fact: Stopping prescription medication for bipolar disorder abruptly can lead to serious complications. Always consult the prescribing doctor before adjusting any medication on your own. Together you and your doctor should be able to come up with a solution.

Myth #4: Bipolar disorder is all in their head.

Fact: The brain is one of the most complex organs in the human body. Much more complicated than the heart.

Blood pressure and cholesterol medication can keep a heart ticking for many years after issues arise. ‍No different than taking meds for bipolar disorder to keep a brain functioning properly.

If anyone wants to argue the point with you, ask them when they last took aspirin or allergy medication to function properly because of a headache or allergies.

The only difference I see is that bipolar disorder is more important to control than allergies.

Myth #5: It's hard to maintain a relationship with someone who has bipolar disorder.

Fact: This one is tough; I think it depends on the relationship. It takes two people working together for any relationship to be successful, bipolar or not. An excellent place to start is with God at the center of it.

‍1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Other Articles

^{Myth #1:}^{People who have bipolar disorder can't hold a job.}

‍^{Myth #2: Bipolar disorder causes someone to feel sick all the time.}

^{Myth #3: As soon as symptoms are under control, medication can be stopped.}

^Fact:^{Stopping prescription medication for bipolar disorder abruptly can lead to serious complications. Always consult the prescribing doctor before adjusting any medication on your own. Together you and your doctor should be able to come up with a solution.}

^{Myth #4: Bipolar disorder is all in their head.}

^Fact:^{The brain is one of the most complex organs in the human body. Much more complicated than the heart.}

^{Blood pressure and cholesterol medication can keep a heart ticking for many years after issues arise.}‍^{No different than taking meds for bipolar disorder to keep a brain functioning properly.}

^{If anyone wants to argue the point with you, ask them when they last took aspirin or allergy medication to function properly because of a headache or allergies.}

^{The only difference I see is that bipolar disorder is more important to control than allergies.}

^{Myth #5: It's hard to maintain a relationship with someone who has bipolar disorder.}

^Fact:^{This one is tough; I think it depends on the relationship. It takes two people working together for any relationship to be successful, bipolar or not. An excellent place to start is with God at the center of it.}