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cathryne

cathryne

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liviing with bipolar

Standing on the line between

So, I have been told by my "social worker" that I now, becasue I am med's only that I must have services transfered to another clinc with a Dr K.  down the hill - actually right around the cul d sac where I work- for treatment to be more effective.  Effective.  Really.  Like I get to tell my story all over again to yet another... Read moreChevron
Mona

My boyfriends first episode

My boyfriend of three months disclosed to me on out third date that he has diagnosed, untreated bipolar disorder... I was glad for his honesty and have spent a lot of time researching the disorder to prepare myself should he have an episode... He is currently having his first episode in the time we have been together and nothin I read could have... Read moreChevron
John McManamy

John McManamy, Health Guide

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Negotiating the Real World of Shifting Reality - The Bipolar Question of the Week

As you may know, I’ve been working on a novel, not to make any money (most likely I won’t), but because I had a novel in me demanding to come out. Most of us can suppress this urge, but, no, not me.   Anyway, the novel is based around the idea that reality is not what it appears to be. Forget about what you think is important -... Read moreChevron
John McManamy

John McManamy, Health Guide

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Understanding Behavior and Emotions - Let's Look at the Circuitry

What goes on in the brain when everything seems to be going wrong, or - for that matter - right? Say, when you feel fearful rather than motivated? Last week, in a piece entitled Beyond the DSM, we reviewed how the NIMH is orienting its research toward learning more about how brain circuitry affects behavior and emotions. Part of this includes... Read moreChevron
posted 05/19/2013, comments (0)|
Of-Two-Minds about it

A Poem I Wrote

      I just finished a creative writing class and we had to write poetry. I wrote this poem to try to describe the bipolar cycle.     Riding the Train   On a dark and empty train I am a solitary rider on a sad and lonely journey  through tunnels filled with shadows.   They take their seats... Read moreChevron

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