This post may upset people, and many won't agree. Keep in mind this post speaks to my perceptions of my disorder, and not necessarily to yours. If you don't agree, or have an opinion on this, please leave a comment.Psych medication is making my bipolar disorder worse. Taking it a step further, psych medication will very possibly render... Read more
Sometimes my frame of mind prevents me from stringing 2 coherent thoughts together. Rather than fight it I’ll try and work with it. This depression is kicking my tail. I am not suicidal, but I just can’t do anything. Having a hard time getting out of bed, going to work, or doing much of anything. Music is bringing me little... Read more
One common topic of discussion that comes up whenever a group of bipolar disorder sufferers meet is disclosure of our conditions. My personal opinion is that in most scenarios it will hurt a person more than help. Last night at a DBSA meeting the topic came up again. I expressed my opinion, then someone else spoke up about a speaker they heard... Read more
An ongoing topic of discussion when bipolar disorder advocates and patients get together is the involuntary treatment issue. Is it right to commit someone for treatment against their will? Is it sometimes necessary, or is it never appropriate?My personal opinion, for what it's worth, is that there are situations in which involuntary... Read more
I hadn’t heard of Bipolar Disorder Awareness Day until I was browsing the NAMI website today. My interest piqued, I read on:"Bipolar Disorder Awareness Day was created by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and Abbott Laboratories to increase awareness of bipolar disorder, promote early detection and accurate diagnosis, reduce... Read more