When I was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I just stared at my psychiatrist. I was depressed. I'd been depressed most of the time for as long as I could remember. I took some convincing.
One of the things that helped me accept that diagnosis was that for decades I'd had a condition I called "racy brain" that turned out to fit the definition of racing thoughts. Sometimes fast-moving thoughts would be so "loud" that I couldn't sleep. Often thoughts would overlap with each other and with...
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Warning: What you are about to read might sound crazy. It is just my mind...and dementia...playing its tricks on me. Read on... I fell... Read more »
My shareposts over the last few weeks have centered on two related themes: “Illness vs Personality” and “Gift vs Curse.” The heart... Read more »
I recently read a New York Times article that discussed an approach to eating that I simply have to embrace. Like many of you, I typically... Read more »
It is quite possible for an adult who has never previously experienced anxiety to suddenly be overtaken by an intense sensation of anxiety... Read more »
A story I heard about Lee Trevino goes something like this: The championship golfer needed to sink a crucial putt. At the critical moment, a train... Read more »
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