Being Bipolar

This is a topic I have covered before, but it is certainly worth repeating. Anyone who has been diagnosed with a mental illness should have an Advance Directive for Mental Health Care. An advance directive is used to inform your caregivers of your wishes in the event that you cannot make decisions. It works pretty much the same way as a Living Will.

I have had an advance directive for about two years. After my recent episode, I thought it was time to update it. I started searching the internet seeking forms and legal advice. I came across the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law. They have a very detailed Psychiatric Advance Directive. If you would like to use it, please visit http://www.bazelon.org/issues/advancedirectives/advdira.htm .

I cannot stress enough how important this is. It only takes a few minutes to download and complete the forms and it could end up saving you a lot of grief later on. If you would like to find more information about advance directive laws in your state, visit http://www.noah-health.org/en/rights/endoflife/adforms.htm .

Now I would like to say something on a more personal note. The recent hardships I have faced really opened my eyes. I have never received as much love and support as I have from all of you. Once again, I want to thank you for that. You have no idea how much it means to me. I truly feel loved. You are the best blogger friends a girl could have! It has lifted my spirits and helped me to make it through some difficult days.

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