December 14th, 2009 
admin As I continue my downward spiral into the depths of depravity in the midst of December, my “brave face” is already starting to wash away. This is not going to be good. I have agoraphobia and that is a terrible thing to have during the holidays. I am okay with a crowd of friends because [...]
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No Comments » October 24th, 2009 admin Does mental illness increase a person’s risk of committing a violent crime? How does this contribute to stigma related to mental illness? In a very small town in West Tennessee, two people were shot and killed on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Investigators reported that 59 year old Alfred Stack entered Pathways Behavioral Health Services in [...]
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September 30th, 2009 admin Day 2 of no medication. Let the Lamictal (lamotrigine) withdrawals commence! Oh wait, they already have. Withdrawals are always fun but I did manage to do some research and I am finding that some of the things I didn’t even think were withdrawal symptoms really are. Bear with me. I may not make much sense [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, Agoraphobia, Bipolar 2, Bipolar I, Cyclothymia, Featured, My Personal Experiences, NOS, Panic Disorder, Psychosis, Symptoms Tags: about, Agoraphobia, all, back, bipolar, crawling, disorder, electrical, fatigue, hearing, ideas, lamictal, lamotrigine, nausea, pain, racing, skin, Symptoms, thoughts, voices, withdrawal No Comments » September 29th, 2009 admin I didn’t take the medication prescribed to me for bipolar disorder last night and it is looking like I won’t take it again tonight. I currently take 200 milligrams of Lamictal every day. Last Monday, I told my husband that I wouldn’t have enough to last the weekend so he needed to pick it up [...]
September 23rd, 2009 admin Looking for free mental health publications? Here is a big list of FREE booklets, posters, downloads and more! Booklets Women’s Mental Health: What it Means to You A consumer booklet that addresses the stigma associated with mental health, with information on the signs and symptoms of mental illness. It also provides suggestions for support and [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, Agoraphobia, Bipolar 2, Bipolar I, Cyclothymia, My Personal Experiences, NOS, Panic Disorder, Psychosis, Symptoms Tags: about, all, bipolar, booklets, brochures, downloads, free, freebies, posters, publications No Comments » September 17th, 2009 admin Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is October 4-10, 2009. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) does not mention Bipolar Disorder Awareness Day on the 2009 MIAW web page. “In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first week of October as “Mental Illness Awareness Week” (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI’s efforts to raise mental illness [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, Agoraphobia, Bipolar 2, Bipolar Awareness Month, Bipolar I, Cyclothymia, My Personal Experiences, NOS, Panic Disorder, Psychosis, Symptoms Tags: about, all, awareness, bipolar, day, disorder, health, illness, mental, month, NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness, October, support, volunteer, week No Comments » September 11th, 2009 admin Everyone loves free stuff, so once again I am listing some free things related to mental illness and/or bipolar disorder. Free eBook: A Circus Mind Written by Matthew David Peck, this book shares his story of dealing with psychosis and his journey back to reality. http://www.archive.org/details/MyWorks.freeMentalIllnessRecoveryBook Free booklet about bipolar disorder A detailed booklet that [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, Agoraphobia, Bipolar 2, Bipolar I, Cyclothymia, My Personal Experiences, NOS, Panic Disorder, Psychosis Tags: about, all, anxiety, attacks, bipolar, book, booklet, course, diary, disorder, ebook, electronic, free, freebies, health, illness, mental, online, panic, phobia, software, test, tool kit, workbook No Comments » September 9th, 2009 admin There has been a lot of debate over whether parents with bipolar disorder are capable of being good parents. I have repeatedly said it is possible and there are many examples of it. I offer you my own experience so that you may form your own conclusion. My oldest son will be 18 in December. [...]
September 9th, 2009 admin Suicide Prevention Week: Approximately 5.7 million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder. 25 to 50% of patients will attempt suicide and around 20% will commit suicide. There are signs that you should look for if you suspect that a friend or loved one may be suicidal: Talking about suicide or ways to commit suicide expressed anger [...]
Posted in About Bipolar Disorder, Agoraphobia, Bipolar 2, Bipolar I, Cyclothymia, My Personal Experiences, NOS, Panic Disorder, Psychosis, Symptoms Tags: about, all, assistance, bipolar, disorder, don’ts, do’s, hot line, list, prevention, signs, suicidal, suicide, Symptoms, warnings No Comments » August 27th, 2009 admin I just love trips to the doctor. Actually, I love my doctor. I just don’t like the trip. Agoraphobia really does bite. I always look forward to being weighed. (Ha!) Actually, it’s not that I am big-I am big for me. I know that doesn’t make sense so I will explain it. I weighed 97 [...]
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