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When It's the Rest of the World That is Crazy, Not You: The BIpolar Question fo the Week

Do you ever get those feelings that it is the rest of the world that is crazy, not you? Me, too. And the Presidential primary season isn’t helping matters. Let’s start with two simple propositions:   1. Despite increased awareness and understanding and the proliferation of treatments and medications, mental illness is on the... Read moreChevron

Five Rules for Bipolar Relationships

Following is a slightly longer version of the slideshow, Five Rules for Bipolar Relationships ...   Valentine’s Day falls in February. As we all know, living in a loving relationship poses considerable challenges. Add bipolar to the mix and the degree of difficulty suddenly gets a lot more difficult. How difficult? Imagine Yo-Yo Ma... Read moreChevron

"Anatomy of an Epidemic": Relevant or Not?

Perhaps you have read Robert Whitaker’s 2010 “Anatomy of an Epidemic.” I have given considerable attention to the book on my personal blog, “Knowledge is Necessity,” but I have only made passing reference to it here, which I will explain later. Let’s begin ...   Robert Whitaker is a journalist and outspoken... Read moreChevron

When You are Forced to Disclose: The Bipolar Question of the Week

I hate being reminded I have bipolar, and Monday will be one of those days. That is when I report for jury duty. Naturally, I’m looking forward to two burly men in black suits clamping me on the shoulder and politely asking me to leave.   Other people I know send in a note from their doctor. Call me crazy, but I don’t believe that... Read moreChevron

Marijuana vs Prescription Meds for Bipolar: Time to End the Double Standard?

Last week, I posted, Marijuana for Bipolar: Treatment or Self-Medication?, which took its lead from MerelyMe’s piece on marijuana for treating anxiety. This post is a response to your responses to my response to MerelyMe. Gotta love these conversations ...   Tabby spoke for virtually all of us in stating:   I’m not for pot... Read moreChevron

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