We’ve been hearing a lot about this lately, and it’s not surprise to most of us. But today it’s making news again, from my hometown paper to the New York Times. And when The Times covers it, it’s big news. Bipolar Illness Soars as a Diagnosis for the Young.I am not comfortable with this at all. In the past we’ve... Read more
For those who follow the mental health news, a big news release was issued recently:FDA Approves Risperdal for Two Psychiatric Conditions in Children and Adolescents. Per the news release: "The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Risperdal (risperidone) for the treatment of schizophrenia in adolescents, ages... Read more
In my last Sharepost, I wrote about Kyle’s life threatening experience the other day. I didn’t have many details at that time, and I still don’t. But I know a little more.Kyle was in one of the worst manias I’ve ever seen him experience. When manic, he sleeps very little. The lack of sleep feeds the mania, and it... Read more
The last two weeks have been a nightmare. I know many parents out there have faced the following scenario. I don’t have advice, and I don’t yet know how it’s going to play out, but I desperately need the therapy of getting this out.Kyle, our 23 year old son also suffers from bipolar disorder. I’ve written several times... Read more
I take my dosage then go to bed, hoping that the effects aren’t too bad. As I relax I begin to feel thousands of mini “eruptions” in my brain – it’s like I’m feeling every synapse. They’re like tiny electrical jolts, not pleasurable, not painful, not irritating or welcome. They’re just there. ... Read more
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