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By David Oliver

Depressed moms

When mothers are depressed, their kids have a harder time making friends? Yes, say doctors at Pennsylvania State University. Depressed mothers are less open with their children, limiting the kids' ability to connect with others. When mothers get treatment for depression, their children improve too.

Kids of divorce can do well

A 20-year research program by Iowa State University shows that children whose parents are warm and supportive do well in personal and romantic relationships as young adults. Whether or not parents divorced was not the key factor in their ability to have successful relationships. Warmth and support by one or both parents was more important.

Apartment living and college

Living off of the college campus can be a good choice for some students, especially beyond sophomore year. Often a two-bedroom apartment for two people can be less expensive than living in the dorm. Further, the two have more room, a quiet atmosphere, and the freedom to cook meals that appeal to them.

Decorators say the apartment should have a coat rack, halogen lamps for good lighting, and plenty of mirrors, and an area rug that won't show stains.

Improving your marriage

One marriage counselor recommends the AAA approach to improving your marriage: Apologize, Appreciate, Anticipate.

Apologizing for something in the past helps clean things up. Apologizing for things as they occur helps to keep the slate clean, says Dr. Jeff Herring.

Show appreciation, even for things that you take for granted. Make a list of all the things you appreciate about your partner. Then share the list.

Anticipate something in the future so you have something to look forward to. On the calendar, map out a few fun events for the near future.

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This Week's Bipolar News

Overeating and substance abuse are similar disorders
Los Angeles Times
People with bipolar disorder have higher-than-average rates of obesity and substance abuse. But McIntyre found that the obesity rate in bipolar patients was ...

Club stoush bowls out member
The Advertiser
A MAN suffering from bipolar disorder and depression has been barred from membership at a Sydney bowling club after a clash over club bylaws.

Mom abandons 18-year-old under Nebraska safe-haven law
Richmond Times-Dispatch
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Police say a woman has abandoned her 18-year-old daughter at a hospital, saying she can't control the girl, in what may be the latest use of Nebraska's unique safe-haven law. The woman told officials at BryanLGH Medical Center West that her daughter, who was adopted, is bipolar and has a learning disability, Assistant Police Chief Jim Peschong said today.

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Romancing Your Spouse

"Romancing your spouse?" Ok, I can already hear you yelling at me! I know, it's a strange concept, but hear me out. Some of the longest-running marriages have lasted because of this very concept.

You may be thinking that this has nothing to do with Bipolar Disorder, but it does. Even the best of marriages has some strain on it - the pressures of day-to-day living, at the very least. However, Bipolar Disorder puts additional pressure on your marriage because of the issues you have to face in dealing with the disorder, whether you are the survivor or the supporter.

No matter how long you've been married, the suggestions in this article can put some "spark" into your marriage. And if you've only been married a short time, putting these suggestions into place now can help ensure a long, happy, healthy marriage (of course, you will still have to do some hard work yourself to make that happen as well!).

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