Category Archives: Manic Depression
Choosing to Go Public About My Mental Illness
types of bipolar disorder disclosing mental illness living with mental illness =”article_text”> My brave homosexual friends have “advance out of the closet” and let the world know about their sexual preference. This wasn’t easy for them to do, I’m sure, because of the criticism and scrutiny that homosexuals receive even in today’s world. Though these … Continue reading
1st Birthday
Her little girl was turning a year old soon. August 1, 2001That night Tara was on top of the world and she didn’t know why. But she felt this tremendous surge of energy and happiness unlike she’d known in her life, she was pleasing sure. Maybe it was just the full moon, which always affected … Continue reading
Another Passes on While I Question Why I’m Still Here ..
Yes Heath Ledger was in other films than Brokeback Mountain Heath’s resume goes all the way back to 1992 I still wonder if his role as the Joker in the next Batman film wouldn’t have opened the floodgates =”article_text”> Despite my own problems trying to make it day to day I left work hearing the … Continue reading
Fidelity, Infidelity, Love and Romance – Understanding the Science of Love, Part Two
Section One of this article described the effects of hormones on human sexual behavior and pair-bonding. As humans, we have a tendency to fabricate long-term relationships. But the ‘love’ chemicals – oxytocin and vasopressin – which can lead us to attach to one man or one woman work differently in different individuals. Here’s how. Will … Continue reading
Two Great Books Which Help You to Understand and Treat Clinical Depression
According to the American Medical Association, depression affects approximately 18 million Americans. Many people do not even know that they are glum and those who do may not know enough about their condition to get the best treatment. While it is important to consult with one’s doctors about how to cure—or at least relieve—the symptoms … Continue reading
Childhood-Onset Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, which is also known as manic-depression, is a brain disorder. It is serious, but treatable. Bipolar disorder presents as changes in mood, thinking, energy and behavior. Anyone can suffer from this disorder, even babies. It is not yet known how common childhood-onset bipolar disorder is as there are little to no epidemiological studies. … Continue reading
Caffeine Poisoning What Every Parent Must Know Now
Caffeine overdose in children can occur with as little as 1 gram of caffeine consumed Fixx energy drink contains 500mg of caffeine per 20oz bottle Symptoms include tremors, anxiety, disorientation, queer heartbeat, and difficulty breathing =”article_text”> Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world. This central nervous system stimulant is found naturally in … Continue reading
Bipolar Disorder and Job Discrimination
Most everyone knows that companies aren’t supposed to fire you or perhaps more accurately not hire you because of various health issues. For example, if I had a wait on injury 10 years ago and am in good health today, even if a job requires lifting theoretically, a company would have to hire me. In … Continue reading
How I Live with Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder runs in my family. My father and five of his six brothers and sisters had it. For most of my life I feared it would get me also. But by the time I was 55, I thought I was going to be lucky and bipolar disorder wasn’t going to get me. What follows … Continue reading
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
When you watch television you see the commercials, everyone knows someone who knows someone who has it, but what is bipolar disorder? What causes it? What are the symptoms? How do you know if you have it? This guide is designed to give you a quick synopsis of what bipolar disorder is and how you … Continue reading