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jenna87

posted 08/06/2008, comments (3)

The right medications?

How do you know when you're on the right medications? I've been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder for over a year now and I've pretty much stayed on the same meds. My manic and depressive stages aren't so drastic, but I still have them. Sometimes I think that's all the medicine is supposed to do. Right now I have this incredible urge to... Read more Chevron

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Cynthia

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posted 08/06/2008, comments (2)

The Visit

I made a "visit" today. I could hear myself; my words leaving my mind via my mouth and then re-entering via my ears and into my brain. I am sure she has heard these words ten-million times before. How many eager beavers have sat on her couch spilling their guts. I am rapid cycling and I have mixed states and the... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/03/2008, comments (4)

Generic Lamictal

I just read an article that said that Teva has recently launched a generic version of Lamictal. Have any of you heard or seen anything about it or know where it might be available?

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Sue Bergeson

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posted 07/31/2008, comments (5)

When the Bird and the Book Disagree...

"When the bird and the book disagree, always believe the bird."--James Audubon (1785-1851) I was on a phone meeting the other day (I know you're shocked to hear this—it seems to be all I do!) and found myself being confronted by a well-meaning health care professional trying to teach me the correct way to talk about the... Read more Chevron

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Sue Bergeson

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posted 07/28/2008, comments (6)

Understanding Recovery: We're Not There Yet

In the last few weeks, I've been in a wide range of settings where it struck me that, while people were using the word "recovery" and clearly thought they understood the consumer-centered concept, they really, really did not understand at the deepest level. I don't blame them ... it takes time to change from a system that was completely... Read more Chevron

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