I am thinking about divorcing my bipolar wife. we are married for 8 years and she never worked outside home. I cannot take it any more of her abusive behavior . In CA, if I divorce her , how long do i need to support her and how much (percentage of my income) per month i need to give her any primary estimate ?
she never worked to earn money and I did not know about her disease until our marriage was 3 year old

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If you had a Bipolar spouse with very rapid cycling (and they were either in a rage or so depressed they could commit suicide) and they went on a mood stabilizer that made their personality flat, and leaving your spouse an ultimately boring person to be around, would you be okay with continuing to be married to that person, considering the reason they're flat is to prevent suicide/other Bipolar "complications?"

Also, switching medications is not an option. Only one has proven to work.

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A little while ago my wife changed. She had gastric bypass surgery over a year ago, I have been fully supportive in this and any other thing she does. We have a great marriage of 3 years and have been together for 5. We had an argument a couple of weeks ago- same sort of run of the mill argument that we have had before. It was a bit different, it is time to get help to get over the same humps we come to. I am not perfect and have some behaviors I need to work on, but nothing horrible. I tend to spend too much time on the computer, yet I am here and help with things, I totally isolate. I started working on that and she started going away more. I then found out that she took all of our money out of savings (almost 3 g's), had her check stopped direct deposit into our checking. She took the day off from work and went to a town about an hour away and shopped. I tried asking her what was going on- I had no clue. I thought that what she did was way over the top for just an argument. If I beat her, and drank like a fish everyday I would not be surprised of her behavior. At first the talks seemed to center around me and my behavior - which I tried to keep it to anyway. The things that I normally do, and have been working on were an issue. She now is starting to come around, and feel bad for her behavior because it is affecting me badly. I am just trying to be patient and understanding and supportive. It is hard not to take it personally. I see where she is trying to figure things out. I do not feel in my gut that she is cheating but a lot of the things I am seeing can be interpreted as that except for one major difference- she is not sidestepping my approaches. The symptoms can also be using drugs also. She went to see a psych, and doesn't think that it is possible to be diagnosed so quickly. She does have epilepsy and depression and remember she has changed her weight physically. She was mad that the psych was focusing on her wanting to leave me and why. I assured her that she wanted to know why because of what I had mentioned above. We have an appointment with a counselor. Anyone have any experience with a bi polar spouse?
also, one day I was the best guy in the world and literally the next day I couldn't do anything good enough. She was saying that I was controlling with finances, we have the same joint account where we have a budget and we each have an allowance from that.
A Dr. Did diagnose her as bi polar and my wife doesn't really want to recognize it yet anyway.
She said she was preparing to leave me, that she was on the defensive, she made a split second decision. She said the money has not been touched that it's just in another account. Trust me our marriage isn't perfect and we do have issues to resolve but nothing so pressing as to require leaving- I don't drink, beat her or the kids haven't cheated on her. Up to this point we have had a great marriage and it's better than it has been- up until this point.

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A little while ago my wife changed. She had gastric bypass surgery over a year ago, I have been fully supportive in this and any other thing she does. We have a great marriage of 3 years and have been together for 5. We had an argument a couple of weeks ago- same sort of run of the mill argument that we have had before. It was a bit different, it is time to get help to get over the same humps we come to. I am not perfect and have some behaviors I need to work on, but nothing horrible. I tend to spend too much time on the computer, yet I am here and help with things, I totally isolate. I started working on that and she started going away more. I then found out that she took all of our money out of savings (almost 3 g's), had her check stopped direct deposit into our checking. She took the day off from work and went to a town about an hour away and shopped. I tried asking her what was going on- I had no clue. I thought that what she did was way over the top for just an argument. If I beat her, and drank like a fish everyday I would not be surprised of her behavior. At first the talks seemed to center around me and my behavior - which I tried to keep it to anyway. The things that I normally do, and have been working on were an issue. She now is starting to come around, and feel bad for her behavior because it is affecting me badly. I am just trying to be patient and understanding and supportive. It is hard not to take it personally. I see where she is trying to figure things out. I do not feel in my gut that she is cheating but a lot of the things I am seeing can be interpreted as that except for one major difference- she is not sidestepping my approaches. The symptoms can also be using drugs also. She went to see a psych, and doesn't think that it is possible to be diagnosed so quickly. She does have epilepsy and depression and remember she has changed her weight physically. She was mad that the psych was focusing on her wanting to leave me and why. I assured her that she wanted to know why because of what I had mentioned above. We have an appointment with a counselor. Anyone have any experience with a bi polar spouse?
also, one day I was the best guy in the world and literally the next day I couldn't do anything good enough. She was saying that I was controlling with finances, we have the same joint account where we have a budget and we each have an allowance from that.

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on this incident, he picked up a pedestal fan and hit me acroos the face because i was doing laundry while i was listening the radio-noraduio, and I called the police. I reported the other times but did not press charges becase his symptoms he displayed were bipolar/manic behaviour. I told him afeter the 2nd time, that if it ever happen again I would call the police; they came, arrested,and let out the next day 4/1 w/o a restraing order. he told me he would lie, and before they arrived he would lie again. He hit me in my face with a pedestal fan---all I could think was about all his guns, and he promised to kill me. I CALLED the police! I had no choice.

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Would you have any desire to have sex with your spouse if he/she had a mental illness such as severe depression or Bipolar disorder? Why/why not?
Al Rozz lol sounds more like OCD!

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so i been with this guy for a while, almost a year. we've known each other longer than that though. about 6 months in to us actually dating, i experienced one of his bipolar moods swings for the first time. he never told me he was bipolar and so when he started snapping at me over tiny things, calling me names, and finally ignoring me and saying he doesnt even want to talk to me anymore, i was crushed. it felt like he was dumping me for no reason and i just couldnt handle that. i need closure when relationships end, or i cant let them go, and everytime i asked him why we were over he would just say "i dont know."
well, im kind o ashamed to say it, but i begged him to stay with me. ive never beeged a guy to be with me before, but ive also never been in love before. that and the fact that it still didnt feel like the relationship was over (since i had no closure) led me to beg him. it was pathetic. but finally, he took me back. the same night he took me back, i could tell he had went back to the old guy, the nice one that i loved. when im older, i hope to be a psychiatrist, so i recognized this as a symptom of bipolar disorder and i asked him if he ever thought that he had it. he said hes about 90% sure that he does have it but he refuses to get help. he gets FURIOUS with me everytime i bring it up so that isnt really an option. anyways, hes been pretty normal lately. until about 3 days ago. hes turned into the "other Kody" (thats what i call him when hes in a "low" mood). hes pretty much dumped me again. no, worse. he hasnt dumped me, hes just ignoring me. i dont know if we are together or not.
which brings me to my question. i know its just the disorder talking. as someone very interested in psychiatry, i understand that he cant help it. but i cannot bring myself to beg for him again. my pride wont let me. so im thinking ill just leave him alone and wait till he goes back to normal Kody. but i dont know when that will be and when he goes back to normal i dont want him to have forgotten about me. we've talked about how he acts when hes "mean Kody" and he says hes sorry he treats me that way and that he will "ALWAYS come back" to me. hes even proposed (i said no though, at least until our relationship is more stable). i dont want to lose him. when things are good, they are amazing. we sit and talk and play checkers or something random. but when hes low, its like hes a sex addicted (we havent had sex yet, so hes like a compulsive masturbator), psychopath who says whatever he thinks will hurt me the most. he isnt like this with anyone else, just me. WHY? ugh, anyways, my question is, what should a person with a bipolar spouse do when their loved one is having an episode? do i leave him alone, and let him come back when hes ready? or do i stay on him constantly, like i did last time?

and please, dont just tell me to dump him. its much easier said then done. hes perfect for me in every way except this one. i just need help...

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from day one my boyfriend said he had bipolar disorder i assumed he was just moody.
he hasn't been dignosed that i know of..
how can i tell if he's bipolar and what signs are there for this disorder?

he also becomes very hateful when he's going through his mood swings.
he'll say he hates me, wants me to move out, says i'm a slut... i was just curious if anything else has experinced this or anything like it and if it's normal..

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I have lived with someone for the past 4 years that I love very much but our children do not all get along. We both have 3 children two 18year old boys, one 16year old boy, one 15 year old boy who is disabled, one 12 year old girl and one 6year old girl, the 2 oldest boys and the youngest girl live with the other parents. I feel like I am stuck like a rock in a hard place. My spouse's 16 year old son and I got into an argument recently and he went to his mothers house. He is refusing to come back until I move out. His mothers house is not a good healthy environment to live in. So I don't have a choice but to leave because he has to come first. I really do care about him and I want what is best for him. He hates my 15 year old son because he can be annoying at times. My son is epeilitic, has AD HD, Bipolar and has a form of autism. They are constantly trying to anoy each other and I have had to step in alot of the times. My son can not be left alone because of the seizers he is picked on in school and at home by his son. He is on alot of medicine so he does not have a happy life it is hard for him to sit back and watch the other kids do things that he is not able to do. I have tried to treat all the kids the same, I have tried to treat his son better than mine at times to make him feel like he is special and that we did not just move in and take his dad away from him. My spouce tries to treat them all the same as well.He works nights and because I lost my job a few weeks ago I am left to deal with the kids. Our house is like teenage heaven we have all the games systems ,computer, pool table ect.. I still try to make my children follow some sort of structure but not any thing hard. They have to set the table, help with dinner, put away their clothes sometimes help in the yard. If they want to go somewhere like to the movies they will have to earn the money doing chores but every one has to help. My children and I usually work together and do things while his son sits and play's video games. This upsets my kids. When his dad is around he will sometimes help us but other wise he only helps his dad outside to get gas money. My kids have to chores every day. His son picks at my kids and they pick back and every evening it is constant bickering and it makes me have to get involved and then I am bickering too. No one is happy and when I tried to talk to his dad he is wishy washy with his son because he wants him to stay here and I understand that but he has to walk with kid gloves on to do so. His son was arguing with my kids and I had to step in before someone got hurt. I desided to lay down the law and I said no phones, eletronics, no games no tv and told all of them to go outside, His son refused and said no he was not going out my kids went out and he layed on the couch and watched TV Thats when I lost my temper and I just quit talking to him but I was not a pleasent person to be around. so I took his xbox live game that I bought for eveyone to share away and said he could have it back when his dad said he could. The next day when I get home he is playing the game I took, so when he went to bed I took it again and hid it. The day after that he wanted me to pick him up at school at 4 but because I had to pick my daughter up He had to waiit at school so I would make only one trip he got into a fight with my son over the clicking of a pen. My son knew it was anoying him so he kept it up. His jumped up in the front seat and snapped the pen in lots of little pieces. He threaten to hit me with a 2litter of soda pop and I told him to go ahead and do it because I was realy mad and extreemly fustrated!!! He Asked me what my problem was and I said you and said you are being A***** the ride home he was stewing and kept pushing on my seat and looking at my speed. the second we got home he called his mom to come get him and now he will not come back untill we leave his house. I know I handeled this situation all wrong but I snaped and I can't fix this. I sunk all of my savings into things for the household and now I lost my job and have nowhere to go with 2 children. I am at my wits end and it could be weeks before I get unemployment or a tax refund. Who is going to rent to someone with no job. I love my spouce and belive it or not I love his kids. I am looking for work but I can't just up and leave. I have no one to blame but myself I should have just bit my tounge and dealt with my kids. Even if I leave I will still be seeing his dad. I need some kind of direction. Help!!!

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Being married is such a battle field...And I am not perfect.
Everytime I ask my husband to take out the trash or some other chore---it upsets him.
Am I innocent? Not entirely, at times I ask politely and other times I do not.
I suppose my question turns into nagging.
I don't understand if trash is all over the floor--- why anyone would ignore it.
We all have our jobs in the household--- my husband's only chore in the house is to take out the trash and take care of the lawn. ( I gladly take care of the rest)
He tells me, he'll take it out in a few. ( hours past, and I get frustrated)
Which explains why half the time I nag. Although, the other half I do ask politely.
So the whole, please take out the trash-- turns into a HUGE ARGUMENT due to the reaction of both him and I. Additionally, his Bipolar pops out and I cannot speak. It's primarly about him and his angers is uncontrollable.
Anybody have suggestions.

Thank you

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How can we avoid the triggers when they seem more and more frequent everyday? Please help. I am walking on eggshells trying to protect my family.

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My husband was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Although he had experienced both mania and depression before we met, and even contemplated suicide at one point in time, he says he did not know what his "diagnosis" was. He never told me about his prior episodes. I found out about everything following the birth of our little girl, which triggered a really bad manic episode followed by depression for several months. The manic episode really scared me. In fact, I have never been more frightened in my entire life. I never want to experience that again nor do I want my little girl experiencing what I went through. I have filed for divorce because I don't trust my husband anymore and I am fearful of what my future holds if I stay married to him. However, I am so torn by this decision and find that I struggle constantly with it. I took wedding vows "for better or for worse" but I can't seem to get past the breach of my husband not telling me about his past. I am looking for anyone out there who has experienced what I am experiencing now. I feel so mentally exhausted by this. Any thoughts/comments would be really appreciated. I am struggling quite a bit.

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I had always heard of the saying "when you get married, you're marrying your spouse's family."

20 years later I'm still finding out how true that was. My FIL, as it turns out, sexually abused several of my wife's sisters. He beat up my MIL (RIP) numerous times, and basically turned her into a mental basket case whose only escape was cigarettes which ultimately killed her.

He is a control freak and if you don't play his way, you have no relationship with him. Never wants to see my kids, runs around with his new young tart, and besides all that, he smokes like a train and stinks. Drives around in his fancy-chromed bro-mobile. Knows everything about everything. He knows the best of everything, and if it's something that you know or have, then it sucks.

Everytime there's a family illness (grandparents etc) the whole family gets together and holds round the clock vigils. And you'd darn sure better be there or it's hell to pay. Cancelled vacations for death watch (that didn't happen), re-arranged plans, loads of drama.

One sister-in-law has lesbian tendencies and watches porn with her husband and they smoke pot together. Her hubby's been fired from jobs because of his porn addiction. Their kids are pretty much hopeless.

Another SIL is bipolar and a drug addict.

Meanwhile, my kids are quite fine, if I can keep them away from their psycho inlaws.

Am I just completely jaded, or completely put out after 20 years of this s*7t?

If it wasn't for my kids, I would run so fast I'd break the 100 meter sprint record. Gosh I can't believe I'm saying this, I'm just tired of the drama and weirdos.

Anyone else dealing with this crap?

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My fiance has AD HD and is also in the process of being diagnosed for other issues (seizure disorder, possibly bipolar) it's taking a while to get him on the right medications and get proper care as he only recently got health insurance and in our town the mental health agencies are swamped and move slowly.

So, if your SO threw tantrums, acted embarrassingly in public at times and had inappropriate, even bizarre or occasionally violent responses/reactions to everyday situations but was otherwise a caring person and normal spouse would you hang in there? Or would the occasional outbursts/ bad behavior end it for you?
I was curious because of the responses to my last question...I wasn't thinking and left out that he has these issues. :-)
Oh, I'm not asking because I don't know what to do, like I said I wanted to know what others would do because of my other question. I'm in it for the long haul, I want him to get better and he is making a lot of effort as well...or I would be gone.

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So I have this situation that I would like your suggestions. My husband and I were living with my in-laws for 2 months. Originally we planned to stay there a month as we were going to buy a new house. We back out of the deal and ended up staying with them for 2 months. My mother in law approaches my husband to ask him why are we so quiet. His response was to her was that they haven't been speaking to us for a week or two so we were just staying out of their hairs. To make a long story short an argument broke out between my mother in law, sister in law and husband. I was upstairs the entire time. When I heard my sister in law say "get you and your fuc*ing wife out my house" I went downstairs. Why, because I couldn't believe what I had just heard. Obviously there was a problem here and I felt it was the time to solve it. So I'm downstairs I'm listening to everyone arguing and all of a sudden my sister in law says to my husband "you don't help out around the house". I was in shock! I cleaned, I bought cleaning products, my husband paid rent money. Mind you, my brother in law and his wife live in that house and don't pay a dime. We had only been there for 2 months and already gave them over 0. Everyone is yelling so I said "but we pay rent money too" of course I said it yelling as everyone was too. Next thing I know my sister in law jumped me like an animal. So now I'm involved in a fight. Everyone is "trying" to break it up. My sister in law is a big girl and I'm relatively small. So my husband jumps in grabs her by the hair and tells her to let go. She wouldn't so he pushed her downward by her hair and she finally let go of my hair. Then she starts calling me all sorts of names, gets knives, threatened to stab my husband and I with them. I called the cops cause they are way to dysfunctional to try to resolve and issue with. Well the cops came. She begins to tell the cops that my husband beat her and he has a history of spousal abuse. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Note: my husband does have history of spouse abuse but he has come a loooong way from that. That's not even an issue anymore. The cops didn't buy her story. They wrote down everything that happened because they saw how she was acting. At the time the cops were there the family was in the basement trying to hold her down. Meanwhile they're looking that the three knifes inside the sink.

My husband and I left the home for good and got a little apartment. We're doing good. However, he is depressed because he feels he hurt his sister. But the way I see it and this is what I explained to him is that he didn't hurt his sister, his sister hurt us. She was obviously wrong because she turned a normal argument into a assault. My husband was the only one there to hold her down and make her stop as he's stronger than her. If he hadn't changed he would have hit her or hurt her really bad but he didn't, he only held her by her hair and she was doing me and slowly pulled her down to the ground. She then let go. She says that the bruising on her head was due to him but in reality they're do to me pulling her hair, why do I know this, because she was also pulling the hell out of my hair and I too had bruising on my head. I couldn't even comb my hair! Well what brings me to this is that my sister in law has managed to have my husband's entire family not talk to him because she has turned this into how my husband assaulted her. She obviously knows she's wrong so she's manipulated her family to not even think about what she started. I could go on but this is the gist of the story.

Note: I later found out that when she was a kid she was said to be bipolar and schizophrenic.

Any thoughts on how I can deal with this.

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Why is it inexcusable for a bf/gf/spouse/whatever to treat you like dirt repeatedly, but as soon as said lover is labelled "bipolar" we should all be so forgiving of their inability to love someone correctly?

It's total garbage. If you are that mentally unstable that you can't treat your loved ones with dignity and respect - you should be hospitalized indefinitely.
Note that I didn't say that all bipolars should be locked up...just the ones that have NO control over how much they hurt people.

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OK, both my spouse and I are unemployed. The problem is medical (I think) he's bipolar, and swears up and down he has a heart issue (despite 2 EKG's and a blood test to the contrary). Whenever I head out anywhere he freaks out and goes into a panic attack.
How can I go out and make a living with NO help??? Please, anyone? Thanks!

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As long as the parent that has bipolar disorder is stable and if their spouse does not have the disorder can parents keep their children? Does the state send out a social worker?
My friend has Bipolar Disorder and is pregnant. She is on Disability and is wondering whether or not she will have to have a social worker visit her. She is stabilized ... and her psychiatrist and therapist say that she will not have problems raising her child

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I don't know if I can do it anymore. I give and give and give and never get anything in return. He is verbally abusive to me. Everything is my fault when I don't do anything. I get the blame for things that he did wrong.
He is on medication but I do'nt know that they help. Once we got married I learned he had a drug problem - he was abusing prescription pain meds. Now that he has been clean for only three months - this went on for about 9 months of lying about it and consistently draining our bank account - we have about 5 good days then one thing triggers him and he goes into rage. If I do'nt act like I'm in a good mood every second of the day, constantly catering to him asking what HE needs or what I can do for him, he gets mad.
He blames me for crap that I didn't even do, he gets mad at me and runs to his parents. HE IS IN HIS 30'S AND STILL GOES HOME TO MOMMY AND DADDY IF SOMETHING IS WRONG. If he gets mad at them then he will come home. It goes over and over and over again like this.
He sees a counselor and she tells him to try to pull away from his controlling parents. Some days he is on her side, trying to be the best husband he can be and providing for us, working, and our relationship is wonderful, but then one little thing goes wrong and he blames me for something again. We lost our home bc he quit working because he was too messed up on drugs to work so we could afford to keep our house - and I get the blame. His parents and I don't have a good relationship because they try to tell him all this BS that isn't true about me, they talk down to me like I'm a dog, they don't make an effort to try to establish a good relationship with me, and I GET THE BLAME FOR THAT again, he tells me I hate his parents and that they are the only family he has.
We went to try to buy a house that we both wanted and we couldn't get a loan until we got some debt taken care of - SO NOW I GET THE BLAME FOR THAT because he tells me I'm not "satisfied" with what we have.
We have gone on trips together and he'll get mad and just leave in the middle of the trip - take a flight back home.
It's just ridiculous
I love him I have tried and tried. I have lost so much weight over the stress involved in this relationship when I didn't need have the weight to lose to begin with.
I do'nt know what to do.

SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME! WHAT DO I DO? HOW DO I DEAL? IS THERE EVEN ANY HOPE ANYMORE?

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"...the book is a tour de force. The breadth of material surveyed is remarkable, especially considering that the book is not a large volume. It follows a single, clear structure. Each chapter, other than the first and the last, focuses on a diagnostic category....Researchers, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates with interests in interpersonal perspectives on psychopathology--and many clinicians as well--will find the book quite helpful because it includes a wealth of relevant material."--Contemporary Psychology"Segrin's book has a clear theoretical perspective and a logical flow. He reviews a large body of research on mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, and somatoform disorders. Each chapter is organized in much the same way, making the argument easy to follow. The author carefully distinguishes between current interpersonal stressors and family-of-origin experiences. Where the evidence is unclear, he says so."--Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease -- Review

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"This book is long overdue! Despite widespread interest in the interpersonal aspects of emotional and behavioral problems over the past 20 years, this is the first book to undertake a comprehensive look at the antecedents and sequelae of particular psychological problems from an interpersonal perspective. With his impressive command of the relevant literatures in clinical, social, and developmental psychology, Segrin has given us an interesting, readable book that will be equally appealing to researchers interested in the interpersonal bases of psychological problems and mental health practitioners of all types."--Mark R. Leary, PhD, Wake Forest University"The main contribution of this book is its combination of a strong historical analysis with the clear delineation of an interpersonal approach to understanding mental illness. Stimulating, comprehensive, and extremely well researched and well written, the book describes the emergence of the interpersonal approach and its emphasis on social behaviors, communication, and interpersonal contexts in the life of the 'patient.' Segrin offers a refreshing and novel perspective....This is groundbreaking work and offers a truly inspiring set of proposals for future research on mental illness."--Steve Duck, PhD, University of Iowa"An interpersonal approach to psychopathology is rich with potential, but until now has lacked a guiding work that is both comprehensive and accessible. It is no surprise that Segrin, a leading interpersonal theorist and researcher, has produced an excellent response to this need. This book is engaging, systematic, and thorough, and will be of real interest to clinicians and students, as well as researchers concerned with psychopathology."--Thomas Joiner, PhD, Department of Psychology, Florida State University"...the book is a tour de force. The breadth of material surveyed is remarkable, especially considering that the book is not a large volume. It follows a single, clear structure. Each chapter, other than the first and the last, focuses on a diagnostic category....Researchers, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates with interests in interpersonal perspectives on psychopathology--and many clinicians as well--will find the book quite helpful because it includes a wealth of relevant material."--Contemporary Psychology"Segrin's book has a clear theoretical perspective and a logical flow. He reviews a large body of research on mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, and somatoform disorders. Each chapter is organized in much the same way, making the argument easy to follow. The author carefully distinguishes between current interpersonal stressors and family-of-origin experiences. Where the evidence is unclear, he says so."--Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease

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Would you stick by them and hope they get the help they need or would this be a deal-breaker moment for you? Or would you take a wait and see approach?

Let's say they were there because of a suicide attempt and there is no diagnosis yet. Would your answer change depending on the diagnosis? (Bipolar Disorder vs. Schizophrenia for example)
What if the relationship was already on the rocks, though?

I mean, I'm waiting and seeing because maybe with proper care he can be the man (or at least more like) I met and fell in love with. We've been together nearly 3 years, but the past 1 1/2 have been Hell. We were talking splitting way before this. Now he wants me there and I will be, but dang, if something doesn't change I have to end it for my own mental health and physical safety.
We aren't married and it's not a mental disability, it's a mental illness.

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"Affective Disorders and the Family" is the only book devoted to the relationship between these two issues, and it has a great deal to offer. The book is well organized into chapters on assessment, treatment, and research, with the greatest part devoted to management, therapy, assessment, and other clinical issues." - Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior

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With the publication of DSM-III, DSM-III-R, and related advances of the 70s and 80s, the mental health field has advanced significantly toward more precise and reliable diagnostic descriptions and more detailed explications of available treatments. In light of this progress, previously held notions regarding pathology, family interaction and dynamics, and family interventions for affective disorders are no longer sufficient. The first volume dedicated solely to marital and family treatment approaches, AFFECTIVE DISORDERS AND THE FAMILY advances the field by presenting the most up-to-date integration of knowledge about affective disorders, family interventions, and the optimal matching of treatment to disorder.

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According to the World Health Organization's World Health Report 2001, one family in four worldwide has at least one member currently suffering from a mental disorder. This disorder often remains undiagnosed and untreated, but the behaviour of the ill person usually has a significant impact on the quality of life of the family and on the mental health of the other members of the family, and generates feelings of shame, guilt, helplessness and despair. This book provides a comprehensive picture of currently available evidence about the specific characteristics of the burden on the families of people with the various mental disorders, the coping strategies which increase or decrease this burden, the family interventions of proven efficacy, and what should be said and what should not be said to the relatives of people with the various conditions.

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The behaviour of a person suffering from a mental disorder usually has a significant impact on the quality of life and the mental health of the other family members. Families and Mental Disorder provides a current and comprehensive picture of available evidence about the specific characteristics of the burden on the families the coping strategies which increase or decrease this burden family interventions of proven efficacy what should be said and what should not be said to the relatives of people with the various conditions For some topics, such as Families of Patients with a Severe Anxiety Disorder, Families of Patients with an Eating Disorder or Families of a Child with a Mental Disorder, this is the first book offering a complete perspective. Families and Mental Disorder will be of interest to psychiatrists, psychologists, and other mental health professionals.



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The old adage that "people teach you how to treat them" is true for most things, but what about for people with personality disorders. Can you acquire the symptoms if you have been living with someone for a considerable period of time. Can you manifest the behaviors because of childhood upbringing - if your parents were bipolar? What is the connection between personality disorders and the spouses of people with them?

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The old adage that "people teach you how to treat them" is true for most things, but what about for people with personality disorders. Can you acquire the symptoms if you have been living with someone for a considerable period of time. Can you manifest the behaviors because of childhood upbringing - if your parents were bipolar? What is the connection between personality disorders and the spouses of people with them? Your views are greatly appreciated. My husband has bpd and his crazy making is making me wonder if I have acquired some of his traits. I used to be sane, and after ten years of walking on eggshells, I am not sure I am anymore!

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This book addresses both active clinicians and research fellows who want to bring their standard of methodology up to date. Both a theoretical and practical approach to the origin and course of affective disorders is presented, covering specific problems and settings.Also AvailableDeveloping Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents with Learning Disabilities: A Toolkit for Clinicians - ISBN 1904671616The Psychotherapy of Psychosis - ISBN 1901242048 RCPsych Publications is the publishing arm of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (based in London, United Kingdom), which has been promoting excellence in mental health care since 1841. Produced by the same editorial team who publish The British Journal of Psychiatry, they sell books for both psychiatrists and other mental health professionals; and also many written for the general public. Their popular series include the College Seminars Series, the NICE mental health guidelines and the Books Beyond Words series for people with intellectual disabilities. RCPsych publishes in all areas of psychiatry and mental health, including but not limited to: Clinical psychiatric practice Intellectual disability Mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly Psychopharmacology Psychotherapy Rehabilitation psychiatry Family mental health Service provision RCPsych Publications books can help with the following disorders: Addictions Affective disorders Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Bereavement Borderline personality disorder Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) Dementia Depression Eating disorders Perinatal psychiatric disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Psychosis Schizophrenia Sleep problems

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Parents and siblings can learn to cope with a family member's psychiatric disorder in a manner that promotes the patient's independence and reduces relapses and rehospitalizations. This guide helps mental health professionals assess family units, educate family members about the patient's disorder, and involve them in treatment.



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The development of Yamaha motorcycles is one that took place quite by accident. In 1953 the company was already developing a variety of other products. They were looking for a use for idle pieces of equipment that had once been used to make propellers for airplanes. The ideas for this equipment included sewing machines, auto parts, scooters, all terrain vehicles, and motorcycles. The decision was made to focus on manufacturing motorcycles because of the market demand for them.

The first Yamaha motorcycle was introduced in August of 1954, called the Yamaha YA-1. This bike featured a two stroke single cylinder engine. By July of 1955 Yamaha was creating 200 quality motorcycles each month with a staff of 274 people. The YD-1 was introduced in 1957 as a racing bike. The bike quickly became popular and was featured in the United States Catalina Grand Prix in 1958.

This gave Yamaha the invitation to start selling its motorcycles in the United States with a private dealer in California. To further attract sales in the United States, Yamaha Motor Corporation USA was established in 1977. In 1959 Yamaha introduced the idea of offering a converter kit to consumers. This allowed the motorcycle to be used for both street riding and motocross racing.

By 1960 Yamaha was producing 135,000 bikes per year. 1965 saw the advancement of no longer having to mix oil with gas due to the automatic oiling system. By 1973 Yamaha was selling more than 1 million motorcycles each year worldwide.

During the 1970?s they began working on developing four stroke models to compete with other manufacturers. The results were faster motorcycles that met emissions regulations and were even more economical than the two stroke models. However, they also realized the potential to continue selling two stroke models to consumers as well. Many other manufacturers focused only on four strokes, so Yamaha was able to meet the needs of that target market.

1974 brought the introduction of the YZ250. This model quickly became the largest selling motocross bike because it featured a single horizontal rear suspension system. Yamaha built a racing track right next to the plant, allowing them to continually observe the quality and capabilities of their products.

Yamaha created one of the fastest racing bike models in 1985 with the introduction of the V-Max. This was classified as a muscle bike, with power that was not for the beginning rider. They continue to produce some of the fastest bikes on the market both for street riding and for racing.

Yamaha has never been satisfied to simply stop when they had a good thing going. They always had a vision of achieving more and to strive to further customer satisfaction. The visions and philosophies of the company have proven to be effective in every aspect of motorcycle production. The fact that they offer so many different models means the consumer has the opportunity to find the exact motorcycle they are looking for from a brand name they know they can trust to offer them a quality product.

While some of their models of motorcycles haven?t sold well, many of them have. Yamaha has always focused on the future of motorcycles while keeping in mind what consumers are wanting. They have been able to diversify their developments, and it has paid off by allowing them to reach a large portion of the motorcycle market without compromising their vision.

Today, Yamaha is the second largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world behind Harley-Davidson. They continue to make fast, reliable motorcycles that customers around the world are proud to own. They also manufacture motorcycles that have won more races than any other brand on the market. Their diversity and dedication to making quality motorcycles that meet the needs of the consumer have kept them a top seller in this growing industry. Yamaha dealerships can be found around the world, offering a full range of motorcycle models to suit your tastes.

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Motorcycles are frequently found on our roads, especially during the warmer months of the year. With the high price of fuel, it isn?t surprising that the number of motorcycle riders out there is significantly on the rise. It is everyone?s job to do all they can to prevent motorcycle accidents from happening. What can you do while you are on the road to prevent them?

For motorcycle riders, the answer starts with being responsible. Make sure that you always wear the proper safety equipment. Don?t exceed the posted speed limit or ride your bike in adverse weather conditions. If you aren?t confident of your riding abilities then don?t take that motorcycle onto a street that is busy or onto a highway or interstate. Doing so will only put yourself and others at risk of an accident. Always make sure everything on the motorcycle is in excellent working condition and that you can safely reach all of the necessary controls on the bike.

Drinking and driving is not acceptable for anyone behind the wheel of a vehicle, and that includes a motorcycle. Unfortunately, there are numerous motorcycle accidents that involve the bike operating consuming alcohol. Motorcycle operators have the responsibility of watching all the other vehicles on the road. Many vehicle operators don?t stop to consider a motorcycle may be behind them or in a blind spot. You always have to be on top of such issues as you are riding. Make sure your motorcycle is has everything it needs to be operational at night. This includes a working headlight.

More experienced motorcycle riders are less likely to have an accident. This is because they understand the rules of the road in greater detail. They are also more relaxed as they are enjoying cruising on their motorcycle. However, a seasoned motorcycle operator can still end up in a accident if they aren?t paying attention. Always keep an eye on obstacles that may be in the road ahead of you. While most vehicles can run over a board or other debris without problem, it can be a major threat to a motorcycle.

Motor vehicle operators need to become more aware of the potential that a motorcycle may be in back of them or trying to pass them. The easily fit into a mirrors blind spot so take the time to look a couple of times before you make any moves. Always use your signal lights so that the motorcyclist can be watching what your actions will be as well.

Keep in mind that older models of motorcycles don?t feature turn signals. The motorcycle operator should be using hand signals to indicate right and left hand turns as they need to. You should pay close attention to motorcycles at night as well. That one head light you see in the distance may be a motorcycle or simply a vehicle with one light out. Be prepared for either one.

Keep your distance from the back end of a motorcycle. Should another vehicle have to stop suddenly in front of you, a rear end crash isn?t going to be as likely to injure someone as it will if that person is on a motorcycle. Rear ending one can cause the operator to loose control or to even fly off of the bike. Keep in mind that motorcycle riders are not as protected as those in an enclosed motor vehicle.

It doesn?t matter if you are a new motorcycle rider or someone with years of experience, being involved in an accident can happen at any time. While it is impossible to eliminate very type of hazard, you can do your part to ensure your riding adventures are as safe as possible. For those who operate motor vehicles, keep in mind that you are sharing the road with motorcycles and pay extra attention to their whereabouts. Working together, motorcycle accidents and motor vehicle accidents in general can be eliminated.

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Taking a motorcycle safety course is a very responsible action, especially if you are new to the concept of riding one. You will learn valuable information about how to properly operate your motorcycle. You will also learn about preventative issues so that you are less likely to be involved in an accident. Most insurance companies will also offer you a discount on motorcycle insurance if you have completed such a course. You will also be more prepared for the written and skills testing to obtain your motorcycle license.

Taking a motorcycle safety course won?t benefit you if it doesn?t offer the necessary information. Don?t be drawn into a low cost course that is compacted into only a couple of hours. Since you will be spending a great deal of time on your motorcycle, it is important that you have a solid foundation of information from which to draw from. The instructors should be well educated in the areas they are teaching. Don?t be afraid to ask for credentials.

Before you sign up for a motorcycle safety course, ask questions. Find out what the itinerary will be as well as if you will get a certificate upon completing the course. Make sure the information that will be covered is going to sufficiently cover all the areas. Find out how many instructors there will be as well as how many students will be in each class. Smaller classes make for a better learning environment.

Talk to your friends, family members, and co-workers. Find out if they or their spouse has taken an motorcycle safety course. If they have find out when and who sponsored it. Ask them what they liked about it as well as what they would have liked to have seen differently. This can offer you a great source of information about the quality of a particular instructor.

Your safety course should teach you about each part of your motorcycle. You will also need to learn about basic maintenance and emergency repairs that you may have to do while on a bike ride. You will want to learn about how the various road conditions can affect your motorcycles performance. Don?t wait until you are out in the rain or snow to find out how differently your bike handles.

Since safety equipment is a vital part of operating a motorcycle, your instructor should help you will determining the right safety equipment for you as well as how to wear it properly. No motorcycle safety instructor should be allowing any member of the class to participate without the proper safety equipment at all times.

Part of a good motorcycle safety course should include teaching you driving defensively. It isn?t simply enough to know how to operate your motorcycle. Keep in mind that motorcycles easily get into the blind spots of vehicles and large trucks. You have to be alert to the reactions of other people on the road for your own safety as well as that of those on the road with you. This is not a responsibility to be taken lightly.

With more than 4 million licensed motorcycle operators in the United States, it is important that they have been properly trained in how to operate their equipment. One small mistake can lead to a serious accident. Learning the basic information as you start out operating a motorcycle will give you the best opportunity for it to be fun, memorable experiences for you.

You can find out about motorcycle safety courses in your area by looking on the internet. You can also contact local motorcycle associations in your area. Many of them offer such safety courses taught by experienced riders as part of their commitment to the community and to their organization. You can also contact the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. While you may feel that you are qualified enough to operate a motorcycle without such a class, keep in mind that there may be valuable information that you never considered thinking about offered. If this isn?t a good incentive, then keep that insurance discount in mind!

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With so many different models of motorcycles to choose from, it can be quite confusing if you don?t know what you are looking for. Each motorcycle is classified by a particular type. This helps clarify what you will be getting with a particular model that falls under that particular category.

The most common type of motorcycle is the cruiser. These are very easy to handle and long lasting motorcycle models. This category also offers the consumer the most choice when it comes to style and design. The basic design of a cruiser features a standard seat, basic handle bars, and comfort. They are designed for easy turning as well as excellent handling even at top speeds. One draw back of cruisers is that they tend to be on the heavy side compared to other types of motorcycles.

Most custom motorcycles also fall under the category of a cruiser because of some of the design features and what the use they are designed for. Radically modified custom motorcycles referred to as choppers are also a type of cruiser bike. Another popular type of cruiser is the tour bike. This is designed for comfort at they are used for cross country trips and other long travels that you will want to be comfortable for.

Sport bikes are defined by their speed. If you are looking more for sheer power than for comfort, this is the category of bike for you. This type of bike generally isn?t recommended for long rides as they are designed for racing. Most sport bikes feature a sturdy suspension, and they are very light. They offer the operator the ability to make tight turns at neck breaking speeds.

A great combination option is the dual-sport style of motorcycle. This type of model features large tires and it can be ridden on any street or off road surface with ease. This is a great feature for someone who enjoys riding their motorcycle for commuting purposes as well as enjoys the off road excitement.

Many foreign sport bikes are referred to as Crotch Rockets. This is because the design of them requires the individual to lean forward towards the handle bars while riding. While many owners of these bikes find the position to be very comfortable so individuals find that it is uncomfortable compared to the position on a cruiser.

Off Road motorcycles are enjoyed by individuals of all ages as you don?t have to have a motorcycle license to legally ride one. They are illegal to ride on streets though. These types of bikes are often used for climbing dirt hills or racing around dirt tracks. They are commonly called dirty bikes by those who ride them. These types of motorcycles don?t feature headlights or turn signals.

Deciding which category of motorcycle you wish to purchase is only the beginning of the selection process. You will also need to determine the amount of money you wish to spend on a motorcycle, then compare the various models in that category that fit your price range. Take your time and try out several different models as well as brands of motorcycles. This will help you determine which ones feel the best to you. Once you have narrowed down your selection, take each for a test run to help you make a final decision.

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Are you looking for a very fast motorcycle that you can use for racing or even for leisure riding? The Yamaha V-Max, introduced in 1985, is one of the fastest motorcycles around. The term V-Max is short for Velocitus Maximus. This is a heavier bike that is not recommend for beginner riders. Instead, it is a solid machine built for the experiences rider who is looking for speed to add to the excitement of riding a motorcycle. Since its introduction, this model has continued to be a top seller. Many people consider V-Max to be synonymous with top speed.

The most amazing feature on the V-Max is the V-Boost, raising the power to 800 RMP. There are four downshaft carburetors that feed the cylinders. Each one is separated by butterfly valves. The amount of horsepower the V-Boost adds to the motorcycle is something other hot rod models just can?t offer. This feature also allows the V-Max to accelerate quickly and smoothly.

The first V-Max in 1985 offered a 145 HP and V-Boost. It came with a V4 1200 CC engine. This model was only introduced in the United States. Yamaha releases a slower version in 1986 to Europe and France, offering a 104 HP. The Europe models did not feature the V-Boost. The design was slightly changed for 1990 including a digital electronic ignition. This was the first year the V-Max was offered in Japan. Changes had to be made to the European model as they were enforcing stricter noise restrictions.

In 1996 Yamaha decided to switch to a black exhaust system. It wasn?t as well received at they had hoped, so the design was switched back to chrome for the 1998 model.

While some motorcycle enthusiasts find the V-Max to be much too powerful for their likings, those who own them are very proud of their bikes. The V-Max Owners Association features thousands of members from around the world. They also schedule racing and motorcycle rallies for their members.

The Yamaha V-Max has found its way into the heart of drag racing as well. Many competitors find this bike offers them a great chance for winning as it is fast and reliable. It isn?t uncommon to see modified V-Max bikes in major competitions, clocking more than 200 miles per hour in the quarter mile.

The Yamaha V-Max has been a hot selling motorcycle since it was introduced in 1985. Just looking at the bike, you can see the power behind the design. The black and chrome color gives it a very muscular look. For some V-Max owners that has been the only drawback. There is no originality when it comes to the color of the motorcycle. However, many owners of the V-Max have enhanced theirs to make it unique.

This has been done by adding a different exhaust system as well as pegs. Some have even added small decals to areas including cross bones or another graphic. Others choose to replace the factory mirrors with shorter, stockier versions. Other consumers complain that the seat isn?t comfortable for long rides, choosing to exchange it for a softer and wider customize seat that is.

If you are looking for a hot rod motorcycle that is durable as well as fast, then check out the Yamaha V-Max. The 2007 models appear as hot as ever, and the speed is still above what you will find from many motorcycle competitors. The biggest change for 2007 is the model will move away from its trademark black and chrome look. Instead, it will feature red with white.

Yamaha has made history with the V-Max, as for more than 20 years this bike has been viewed as the hottest muscle bike on the market. It has proven to deliver from looks to performance along the way. Perhaps the biggest surprise of all is the moderate price of this high performance motorcycle, starting around $12,500. Yamaha also offers a full one year warranty.

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Most of us have ridden on a motorcycle at one time or another. The idea for their design came from the development of the bicycle. I guess people were looking for a faster way to move their bicycle along, or perhaps one that wasn?t as physically exerting for them. The first motorcycle every made is credited to Gottllieb Daimler in 1885. This gas powered motorcycle was basically a gas engine attached to a standard bicycle. However, Gottllieb decided not to pursue making motorcycles and choose instead to focus on manufacturing cars.

During this time period, many other individuals were also tinkering with the motorcycle concept. A couple of the men behind this experimenting were William Harley and Arthur Davidson. You guessed it, the dynamic duo behind the amazing line of Harley-Davidson motorcycles that have become popular all around the world since 1903.

People were very interested in this convenient mode of transportation because it was very economical. The public loved the idea of motorized transportation, but cars were still more expensive than most people could afford. However, some people soon realized that they would need to purchase a car instead of a motorcycle in order to transport their entire family.

A few of these motorcycle pioneers were able to successfully establish companies such as Harley-Davidson. However, many never had the money to start the venture properly and make it prosperous. Others left to go fight in the war and still others went bankrupt trying to market their motorcycle ideas during the Depression.

One downfall to motorcycles in the 1950?s is that you had to have a great understanding of mechanics to be able to operate one. The American bike manufacturers didn?t pursue making advances in that department until they started facing competition from Japan. They developed the electric start system that motorcycles offer today. This important feature allowed motorcycles to transform from small mopeds and scooters to powerful machines.

American motorcycle manufacturers did not see Japanese bikes as a threat, but this was as serious miscalculation on their part. It didn?t take long for American manufacturers to realize that they were losing consumers to the Japanese market. This lead to the introduction of many new models to prevent them from losing more of the market. Baby boomers continued to purchase Japanese bikes as they offered more power and were sold at an excellent price.

Motorcycles have certainly changes since their introduction. Today, the market is saturated with brand names that are well known in the motorcycle industry. Each one offers a variety of models to choose from as well as unique styles and designs. Regardless of the type of motorcycle you are interested in, you are sure to find one with the features and power you are looking for.

As the top motorcycle manufacturers continue to strive to come up with models that will please the consumer while out shining their competitors, you will have even more choices. As technology advances you will find faster, more durable, and less expensive motorcycle options on the market. Harley-Davidson continues to be in the top position, selling more motorcycles than any other manufacturer. In fact, the majority of their bikes are sold before they even leave the factory. While they remain one of the most expensive motorcycle producers, consumers are willing to pay for the quality and the power behind them.

When it comes to the motorcycle industry, consumers have come to learn that quality and reliability are more important than saving a few dollars along the way. A motorcycle is generally a large investment, and consumers want to be happy with the product they choose. The issue of brand name loyalty also comes into play with motorcycles. Since each manufacturer now offers a full line of different models and types of motorcycles, there is no reason why you can?t purchase both the brand and the style you are looking for.

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Article marketing does not require a big investment on your part. Still, it is a powerful marketing tool. Potential customers read well written articles whose topics attract them to your company. The resource box, which is usually the last paragraph of an article, is a great place to include links. These will send interested readers directly to your website where they can make a purchase or learn more about the topic of the article.

Article marketing is a great way to increase your sales because it attracts motivated customers to your site. You know that a person who arrives at your company's site by means of a link in one of your articles is interested in what you are selling. People who have read your article and then decide to visit your site tend to make purchases more often than other casual visitors.

In order to make article marketing a success, you will need to regularly produce new articles. You also should ensure that your readers see you as an expert on the article's topic. You need to produce articles that cover several different topics that your potential customers will be interested in and that relate to your company. Think about what keywords to use in your articles based off of web searches that would likely lead people to products you sell. When you upload your articles to online magazines, make sure that you have not plagiarized any part of them. Some article directories ban authors who are caught plagiarizing and your articles will be checked. To really attract readers, write interesting, unique articles with titles that draw them in.

Article marketing allows your potential customers to learn more about products and services your business provides before they actually make a purchase. Sharing information with people free of charge attracts them to your company and will ultimate boost your sales. Use your link in the resource box at the end of your articles to get interested, well informed readers to become satisfied customers.

Any skilled writer can produce articles for you to use in article marketing. You can outsource these short articles to a writer or simply write them yourself. If you hire a writer, do not worry; you will not have to pay exorbitant rates. The amount you will spend on producing articles is exponentially less than the boost in sales you will see from article marketing. Instead of spending money on every new lead, you just pay once for an article and use it to attract lots of customers.

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The Harley-Davidson motorcycle has been in production since 1903. The brand offers a variety of models for both men and women. While this brand of motorcycle is among the most expensive, the models also have a reputation for being reliable and well built. Harley-Davidson bikes are also well know for the power behind them as they were initially built as a racing bike.

The sell of the motorcycles were slow in the beginning. The one cylinder bike they made in 1903 sold quickly, but by 1905 they had only sold 11. They continued to improve their designs, and it paid off. By 1908 they had sold 154. They decided to move production from a tiny barn to a factory and hired 20 employees. The bar and shield logo that graces each and every Harley-Davidson bike was introduced in 1910.

By 1912 the business was booming. There were 200 dealerships in the United States and Japan was demanding more and more bikes. By 1914 almost all motorcycles in the racing circuit were Harley-Davidsons as they could out run all other brands on the market. Over 20,000 bikes were sold to the military and used in the war. No one was surprised in 1918 when Harley-Davidson became the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world.

From 1940 until 1945 consumers were very disappointed as it was almost impossible to purchase a new Harley-Davidson. This is because the company had signed another large contract with the United States military, supplying motorcycles for the war. However, this lead to the 1950?s being a difficult time for Harley-Davidson as many consumers got tired of waiting and started purchasing other brands of motorcycles. By 1957 though Harley-Davidson was back on top with the introduction of the Sportster.

Minor changes to the style and design of the motorcycles took place through the early 1980?s. Harley-Davidson decided some major changes were in order. They introduced a model that featured a five speed transmission called the FLT. They also replaced the drive train with a belt. The twin engine was introduced in 1984.

Harley-Davidson has always taken pride in listening to the consumers of its products. They earned the respect of many owners in 1987 when they introduced their Buy Back Program. This allowed customers to obtain the full trade in value when they came to purchase a newer model.

Since then, Harley-Davidson has continued to introduce a variety of new designs including the Fatboy that has sold well. Men and women both find Harley-Davidson motorcycles to be comfortable bikes that are well designed. Riding one is also a prestigious symbol to many.

Today, you can find a variety of Harley-Davidson retailers all over the world. They offer a full range of motorcycles to choose from. You can even have a customized bike built for you from the factory. You will find the sales people to be friendly and informative. Harley-Davidson also offers one of the best warranties on motorcycles in the industry.

Harley-Davidson has stood the test of time when it comes to manufacturing quality motorcycles. This is because they have continually worked to improve upon their designs. They have also paid attention to what consumers are looking for and been willing to produce it when other motorcycle brands have hesitated. Harley-Davidson has earned a loyal consumer base with many claiming they won?t consider riding anything else. The company is reaping the rewards of their dedication, owning 62% of the motorcycle market.

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Brand:Cuisinart
Average Rating 299 reviews
This classically designed coffeemaker is accented with stainless steel for a look that is sure to enhance your countertop. The 12-cup carafe features an ergonomic handle, dripless spout and knuckle guard for comfortable, drip-free pouring. Fully automatic, the DCC-1100 has 24-hour programmability and 1-4 cup setting for those times you don't need a full pot of coffee. The Brew Pause feature lets you pour a cup before brewing is completed, while the gold tone coffee filter and charcoal water filter ensure fresh, delicious tasting coffee. more info

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Brand:Tassimo
Average Rating 0 reviews
A full-bodied coffee which is somewhat dark and low in bitterness. A robust blend of beans from East Africa, Central and South America created by the Gevalia Master Taster in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Gevalia. more info

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Brand:Cuisinart
Average Rating 1344 reviews
This state of the art coffeemaker lets you fine tune the process from filtering the water you brew with to keeping the brewed coffee at the precise temperature you desire. If you're the impatient type you can grab a cup before brewing is complete (or program your coffee to be ready and waiting at wake up time), and if you tend to be forgetful, this appliance has auto shut off. Seems as though Cuisinart has covered all the bases in this deluxe coffeemaker. more info

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For anyone who loves to ride on a motorcycle, attending various rallies is a real treat. They provide fun opportunities to enjoy your motorcycle, get to know other riders, and have a break from the daily grind. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is an annual event held in Sturgis South Dakota. This rally has been taking place each year since 1938, and continues to grow in size each year. In the early days, the main attraction was a spectacular motorcycle raise that drew the top riders from around the world. This annual event was canceled in 1944 and 1945 due to fuel storages as a result of the war.

Keep in mind that each state has their own motorcycle laws to follow. When entering South Dakota to reach Sturgis, you are going to have to obey these laws. They are strictly enforced and you don?t want to spoil your trip by having a serious fine to pay as a result of violation such laws.

Every motorcycle must have at least one headlight, and a maximum of two are allowed. There also needs to be at least one tail light that is in working condition. The handle bars on the bike can?t be higher than the shoulders of the individual who is operating it. Motorcycle helmets are mandatory for anyone under 18 years of age. However, they are strongly encouraged for anyone riding a motorcycle.

Eye protection is required for each individual on a motorcycle, regardless whether they are the operator or a rider. The eye protection may not be tinted after dusk. Noise ordinances are also enforced so make sure your motorcycle has a muffler on it. Motorcycle operators much have a valid motorcycle license. If they don?t, their motorcycle will be impounded.

While you are encouraged to have a great time while attending the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, code enforcement is strictly enforced. This is because of the sheer volume of people. There are fines for public intoxication, fighting, indecent exposure, disorderly conduct, careless driving. There are also Zero Tolerance laws regarding drugs. It does not matter the type of drug or the amount, you will be arrested and prosecuted.

There are many great places to hang out while attending the Sturgis Rally. There are also plenty of great concerts taking place each night. Some people decide to get married in Sturgis as well! There is plenty of food, fun, and motorcycle activities to keep you entertained for the entire rally.

If you own a motorcycle and enjoy attending rallies, then you should plan to attend the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this August. Keep in mind that thousands of people attend each year. It is important for you to plan early and to schedule your accommodations. Many who come for the rally decide to stay in a tent they bring along. Others prefer the comfort of a hotel.

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is a yearly tradition for many motorcycle owners. Many of them have made it a family tradition with father?s, sons, brothers, and even grandfathers all traveling together. An average of 500,000 riders make their way to Sturgis each year to participate in the many events as well as the wonderful entertainment. It is a few days to enjoy being around other motorcycle riders as well as the pleasure of the ride getting there.

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Brand:Black & Decker
Average Rating 189 reviews
Black & Decker Brew 'N Go coffeemaker in black. Includes a 15.5 oz. Thermal Mug, lighted on/off switch, auto off, permanent filter and Brew-Thru carafe lid. more info

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As teenagers get older, the prospect of soon being able to drive on their own is very exciting for them. However, it can be a complete nightmare for a parent. Many teenagers start asking for a motorcycle rather than a passenger vehicle as this type approaches. Should you allow your teenager to get a motorcycle? This can be a hard decision to make and one that shouldn?t be make quickly.

There are a few advantages to allowing your teenager to have a motorcycle. For one, they will only be able to have one other passenger with them. That is if you allow it. Some parents make the rule of no passengers for the first year. That is a personal decision. Many passenger vehicle accidents occur because of the car being full of kids and that is a major distraction. They also won?t be able to hide any alcohol on a motorcycle as they can with a passenger vehicle. Having been a teenager once ourselves we know this is a likely scenario in a car.

For the most part, purchasing a used motorcycle for your teenager will be less expensive than purchasing a used car for them. The insurance can also be cheaper too in many cases. The cost of gas that they will be burning up is also going to be significantly less than will a car.

You are going to have to take an honest look at how responsible your teenager is. For those who have allowed their teenager to ride on and operate off road motorcycles for years, then the issue won?t be as large. This is because you know they are capable of handling the equipment and know how to properly operate it. If your teenager has a need for speed or is a risk taker you will need to be more cautious with this decision. You will also have the issue of how your teenager is going to get around when the weather is cold or too bad to operate a motorcycle in.

For the most part, if you agree to allow your teenager to get a motorcycle, you should be able to come to agreement on the terms and conditions of this taking place. Start with safety requirements. Is your teenager willing to wear a motorcycle helmet without fail all the time when operating the bike? Some teenagers are too concerned with their hair or looking like a dork in front of their peers to agree to this. If they won?t then the motorcycle definitely should not be considered.

Is your teenager willing to take a motorcycle safety course? If they aren?t willing to give up one weekend to be involved in such an activity, do you really want to turn them loose with such a machine? Regardless of the power behind a particular model of motorcycle, it is still a bike they will be riding with other cars on the road.

Once you have discusses the guidelines and terms of your allowing your teenager to get a motorcycle, you will have a clearer picture of what your teenager is willing to do for it. If they are willing to abide by your rules then you should trust them to make the right decisions. It is a good idea to put the agreed terms in writing as well as the consequences for breaking them. This way everyone is clear on what is expected from them regarding this decision.

It can be difficult allowing our children to grow up. The rite of passage that comes with obtaining a driver?s permit isn?t easy for most parents. Allowing them to be on their own and operate a motorcycle is a tough decision and one parents have to make all the time. As a parent, it is your responsibility to do what is in the best interest of your teenager even if they don?t agree with the decision.

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Brand:Capresso
Average Rating 25 reviews
The Capresso coffeeteam ts is a fully programmable 10-cup coffee maker/conical burr grinder combination. Professional, solid-steel conical burrs have 5 grinder settings from coarse to fine for adjustable coffee strength. The slow burr grinding imparts minimal heat, preserving more aroma and flavor. There is a 6-ounce capacity bean container and a see-through window that allows you to check that ground coffee flows smoothly into the filter holder. There is a detachable see-through cover for easy cleaning of the grinder channel. The digital control panel has an easy to read illuminated lcd display, programmable clock/timer, 5 programmable brew amounts for 2-10 cups, and 3 programmable coffee strength settings; mild, medium and strong. There are 2 mode settings: grind/brew-for grinding programmed amount of whole beans directly into the gold tone filter, then automatically starts the brew process and brew-push the filter release button to open the swing out filter holder, add ground coffee without using the grinder. Charcoal water filtration removes up to 82-percent of chlorine and other impurities from tap water. The filter holder and one charcoal filter are included. Coffee brews into 10-cup stainless steel thermal carafe. Features: 2-hour safety shut-off, drip stop and stop-and-serve. 1000-watt, 200-degree brew temperature. Black with stainless steel accents. more info

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Brand:Keurig
Average Rating 325 reviews
The Elite Brewing System is Keurig's gourmet home brewing made affordable. The Elite Brewing System, the most affordably priced Keurig kitchen brewing system, offers K-Cup® coffee, tea and hot cocoa brewing as the elite choice to any drip coffee maker. The Elite offers two cup sizes for brewing options with the programmable feature of Auto Off. The 48-ounce removable water reservoir holds up to 6 cups before refilling and for the removable drip tray allows for easy cleaning and the use of travel mugs.At initial set up, once the machine is filled with water, it will take approximately 4-minutes for the water will be heated. During the heating period the red light next to 'HEATING' on the LED Control Center will become illuminated. Once the water is heated, the red light will turn off and the Small Mug Button will flash. Press the Small Mug Button to start a cleansing brew. Pour the hot water into the sink. The Brewer may take 15 seconds to reheat water between brews during which time the red light next to 'HEATING' on the LED Control Center may be illuminated. When the water has heated, the red light will turn off. The one-time set-up process is now complete and you are ready to brew! more info

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Brand:Cuisinart
Average Rating 184 reviews
The sleek, attractive thermal carafe and stainless accents blend seamlessly to achieve a classic look with modern conveniences. With easy 24 hour programmability to ensure a fresh pot of coffee anytime, and a 1-4 cup setting to maintain the delicious coffee taste when making a smaller pot, this 10-cup coffeemaker is a smart addition to the countertop. And the gold-tone coffee filter and charcoal water filter always ensure fresh, great tasting coffee. more info

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Review

"This is one of the most important books on couple therapy ever published. Snyder and Whisman's sophisticated yet accessible text signifies that couple therapy is no longer of value solely for explicit relationship problems. As this eye-opening volume makes clear, couple therapy is now a first-line intervention for a wide range of clinical problems traditionally thought of as 'individual.' This superb volume should be required reading not only for courses on couple therapy, but also for any course on the treatment of adult psychopathology."--Alan S. Gurman, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin Medical School"At last, a book that tackles some of the issues that make certain couples hard to help. This is a book about couples in which the individual partners have their own problems, problems that interact with the couple's relationship. Everyone from graduate students to experienced clinicians will value the overviews of research and the practical guidelines on how to assess and treat the complexities of interactive individual and couple issues. This volume is going on my shelves in an easy-to-reach spot, so I can consult it when therapy gets stuck."--Kim Halford, PhD, Department of Clinical Psychology, Griffith University, Australia"Treating Difficult Couples: Helping Clients with Coexisting Mental and Relationship Disorders is a definitive, state-of-the-art text that pulls together the latest research and clinical innovation on couple treatment for the major individual and relational problems of our time. This volume includes chapters from a veritable 'who's who' of well-known couple researchers and clinicians. The reader will discover definitively what is known, and what isn't, about couple approaches to emotional, behavioral, and other health problems. The special strengths of the volume include its integrative conceptualization of individual diagnoses and relational problems, its survey of relevant research, and useful case illustrations. This book is well suited as a text for use in clinical, counseling, and family psychology programs, as well as marriage and family therapy programs."--Susan H. McDaniel PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Wynne Center for Family Research, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry"Finally we have a book that provides an avenue to all the research on difficult couples. This is a book that should be on the shelf of every marital and family therapist. Provided are very practical, usable, and up-to-date reviews of all the major problems that are comorbid with marital distress. This book is a real winner!"--John Gottman, PhD, Department of Psychology (Emeritus), University of Washington"I recommend this text as a good review book--ideal for clinicians who want to get a vision of the world of couple therapy, good for experienced therapists who want to reexamine and question the theories and clinical rules we work by, and excellent for researchers seeking themes to investigate in the ample field of couple therapy."--Canadian Journal of Psychiatry"Many reputable American researchers and clinicians have contributed to each of the four sections. Despite their diversity of backgrounds, the editors have ensured consistency in the style and organisation of the material....Treating Difficult Couples is packed with information that could be used to develop one's own analysis, not only regarding the efficacy of couple therapy for a range of problems, but what kind of intervention may be required in particular situations and at what point in treatment it should be applied."--Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy (ANZJFT)"Adding to the value and readability of the book, each of the chapters on clinical conditions follows the same plan of general organization, which represents a very positive approach on the part of the editors....The editors of this book have done a masterful job. The individual chapters are generally well written, free of jargon, scholarly, informative, and a good read....The authors apparently mean this work primarily for practicing therapists but I would go further and recommend it for any mental health professional, or for anyone planning to become a mental health professional."--Psychiatry Services"...what distinguishes this book from others is its conceptual integration of a wide range of mental and physical health problems and their association with dyadic problems. Couples therapists seeking a conceptual framework on integrating dyadic and individual problems with be hard pressed to find a better reference book....it is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to convince granting agencies that the search for novel approaches to improving mental and physical health should be placed squarely in the context of intimite relationships....The editors...have done a superb job of selecting contributors who are experts in both research and clinical practice relevant to their particular area....The book makes a truly substantive contribution to both the fields of couples therapy and psychopathology. From a clinical perspective, the text offers hands-on techniques and case illustrations on ways to educate patients about the extent to which individual problems play a role in exacerbating their relational problems, as well as ways that relationship dysfunction impacts the course of individual psychological problems. All of this information is backed by state-of-the-art research and references for further reading....the book represents one of the most important contributions to our field in the last decade. I recommend this book to both therapists in formation and more senior therapists. Moreover, the chapters on the integration of individual problems and relationship distress would be excellent conceptual reading for a graduate course on couples research."--Couples Research & Therapy Newsletter"This book is versatile and useful for systemically trained therapists and for researchers who wish to understand the connections between individual and relational disorders....This book will be useful to clinicians with all levels of training and experience. Further, it is a must for any clinician working in settings, such as medical facilities, where one is likely to encounter Axis I and II conditions comorbid with dysfunctional relational dynamics."--Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy

Product Description

This essential handbook describes effective treatments for a particularly challenging clinical population: couples struggling with both relationship distress and individual mental health difficulties. Distinguished scientist-practitioners provide detailed accounts of their respective approaches, reviewing conceptual and empirical foundations as well as clinical procedures. Included are well-established treatments for couples in which one or both partners has anxiety, mood disorders, schizophrenia, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, or physical aggression. Also covered are emerging couple-based approaches to managing personality disorders, PTSD, difficulties related to aging and physical illness, and other problems. Following a standard format to facilitate comparison across treatments, each chapter is illustrated with detailed case material. Provided are powerful insights and tools for couple and family therapists, clinicians providing individual therapy, and students in any mental health discipline.

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