Sunday, July, 27, 2008

Michael

Male, 43
IL, United States
Birthday: October 30, 1964
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Health Interests

After having successfully navigated depression for 25 years, I am now working to maintain a healthy lifestyle while keeping hypomania at bay. The Depakene is indispensable for me; however, learning the behavioral maintenance aspects of mood stabilzation is at the forefront of my current curiosity. I am also interested in the nutritional aspects of mood; however, right now, I am somewhat skeptical of the idea of nutrition having as large an impact on mood as daily behavioral choice. I am very interested in learning about the very best books on bipolar disorder.

Drugs I am Taking

Depakene Generic (Valproic Acid ). Depakote is the same drug with a coating on it, presumably for those who have stomach issues with the medicine, otherwise.

About Me

I don't believe depression or mania is a disease, and I am bothered by even calling it an illness. For me, it is simply a condition that I must manage - I have always had this condition and I always will. I am not defective, diseased, or ill; however, I am different in my mind's ability to "stop and go." For me, I simply possess "speed of thought" extremes that normal folk don't experience.

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