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Another Beginning

Our first Mountain Democrat column published this year (January 19th, 2012) ~ “Another beginning” ~ written by Marcia Rose. Beginnings come in many forms. Just as each new day is a beginning, so are birthdays, anniversaries and the start of a new year. With every fresh start, we have an opportunity to reevaluate our lives. Will we resolve to lose weight, exercise,...

To all my wonderful friends

I want to personally thank all of you for spending time with us at the Bipolar Insights Holiday Gathering. It was a beautiful time of friendship, laughter, and good food. Thank you Jerry, for providing the music and leading us in caroling. I cannot speak for the other tables who participated in song, but I must say, our table was brilliant in harmony. Oh my, we laughed...

You are not bipolar; you ha...

I found a story on the Internet that portrays the success of an individual with bipolar disorder. We must ignore that he addresses himself as “I am bipolar” and remember that this individual has not been to our group, as of yet, and has not been reminded over and over to the fact that bipolar disorder is what you have, not who you are. ” An Uplifting...

Bipolar Insights

Bipolar Insights is a non-profit Corporation located in the city of Placerville. Bipolar Insights is unique in that we care not only for those who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but we also reach out to family, friends, and the community. We help educate people affected by bipolar disorder, through low-cost support groups, counseling, and literature.

Bipolar Insights ~ Founded July 1998

Misconceptions …

“You don’t look like a person with bipolar disorder?” Well, what exactly does a person with bipolar disorder look like? Do they have that far away look, drool, bump into walls, or are their faces distorted in some way? Individuals with bipolar disorder are male, female, children, and teens. <read more>

Show up! It sounds so easy…

January 2012

Well, we all know it’s not. Showing up is one of the most difficult positions to be in. I’m not only referring to bipolar disorder, but rather to every situation we face day after day.

Show up when you’re tired and the baby is crying, show up when your children are in trouble, show up when you’re angry at your spouse, show up when your child needs a hug … the list goes on and on.

Seeing as we, at Bipolar Insights, recognize these difficulties, we make all those who attend feel comfortable. Point taken, let me introduce you to Dan. Dan is 28 years old, has a two year old son, and is our resident comedian.

It’s acknowledged that this particular couch belongs to Dan. All those who attend bypass the couch knowing that, to attempt to sit by or around Dan would be faced with a stare, which clearly would state, “Seriously?” With his cell phone in hand, Dan will check the baseball scores, answer texts, and show pictures of his son to anyone who might show interest.

7:00 pm group begins. Dan places his cell phone in his pocket, sits a little straighter, and turns toward the teacher and “Shows Up.” You gotta love him, we do!

Bipolar Disorder is not who you are, it’s what you have.

What’s New

To all my wonderful friends,
A THANK YOU from the 2011 Holiday Gathering

2012 Scheduled Closures
Click here for a list of the 2012 scheduled closures

Read all the teachings and noteworthy articles from…
Marcia’s Moment2 2011
Notes from Marcia 2011
Other Notes and Reviews

“Bipolar Insights: What Does BPI Represent”
On October 21st, 2011, Bipolar Insights published its fourth column in the Mountain Democrat, a Northern California newspaper publication. The article, written by Marcia Rose, received many calls and comments. Click here to read more.

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