I was going to say thank you, Dr. Sam, but I'm heavily caffeinated and
forgot by the time I finished my post. You've got some great information
there, and I appreciate the time you took to share it with us.

So, thank you! :-)
Carol, BP1


"samvaknin" > said:

> Hi,
>
> You may find these of interest:
>
> The Cyber Narcissist
>
> http://samvak.tripod.com/journal67.html
>
> Bipolar
>
> http://samvak.tripod.com/journal71.html
>
> Narcissism
>
> http://samvak.tripod.com/npdglance.html
>
> http://samvak.tripod.com/1.html
>
> Take care.
>
> Sam
> Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> > "Gregory Morrow" > said:
> >
> > > Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> > >
> > > > Greg, did you know that there is a genetic component to bipolar disorder?
> > > > Yes, it's true. My family's riddled with it. So far, I'm the only one
> > > > getting help.
> > >
> > > Yup, I know whole families who are riddled it with...unfortunately all
> > > too few seek the help that would allow them to live decent lives. A
> > > good friend was diagnosed a whiles back (at the urging of some of us)
> > > and got help, life is SO much better for this person now! This person
> > > has pretty much cut off all contact with other family members who show
> > > bipolar tendencies, thus his quality of life has improved immeasurably.
> >
> > Thank you for helping your friend. Life is miserable for an unmedicated
> > bipolar and for everyone who makes contact with them. My remaining family
> > members self-medicate with alcohol, and like your friend, I'm no longer
> > part of their lives.
> >
> > > Interestingly, one thing that I have run into on Usenet is people who
> > > are apparently suffering from some form or other of Narcissistic
> > > Personality Disorder. Now that is scary :-|
> >
> > Those people are frightening to me, too. There appears to be a correlation
> > between NPD and Anti-Social Personalities, previously known as Sociopaths,
> > previously known as Psychopaths. No conscience.
> >
> > Carol, who's happy to settle for Just Plain Nuts
> > --
> > http://www.manilowfund.com/
> >
> > "You Deserve a Break Today"
> > Barry Manilow