I received some mail regarding "mood swings."  I am not sure what was meant by the term "mood swings", so I will talk about the two different types that I personally know of and have experienced.  There are the radical shifts in emotional well-being that are the two polar states of mind usually referred to... Continue Reading →

These successful people have all experienced depression or manic depression (bipolar disorder).  From the Bipolar Centre, McMaster University: Hans Christian Anderson Buzz Aldrin Rosanne IrvingBerlin Robert Burns Lord Byron Dick Cavett Winston Churchill Eric Clapton Leonard Cohen Charles Dickens Emily Dickenson Patty Duke T.S. Elliot F. Scott Fitzgerald Connie Francis Peter Gabriel Judy Garland Vincent... Continue Reading →

After writing “Just a Thought” I was haunted by the question as to whether or not I could actually give blood. All these years I had just assumed, like the character in the story, that I was too riddled with medications to even consider the idea. But, I felt an increasing responsibility to my readers... Continue Reading →

"Early intervention and treatment offers the best chance for children with bipolar disorder to achieve stability, gain the best possible level of wellness, and grow up to enjoy their gifts and build upon their strengths. Proper treatment can minimize the adverse effects of the illness on their lives and the lives of those who love... Continue Reading →

If you wish to skip the narrative, jump the first two paragraphs and you will get to the explanation of The Scale Of One To Ten with their definitions. I would lie curled up on my hospital bed in a fetal position squeezing my legs tightly against my chest so hard I could barely breath... Continue Reading →

You have just met a person who suffers from mental illness. You consider becoming friends with this person. But, first, before you begin to foster this new relationship let me give you some guidelines and tips so you can thoroughly think this new development over in your head. Mentally ill persons are delicate and vulnerable;... Continue Reading →

Good evening.  Before I begin my speech tonight I would like to first express my deep appreciation to each and every one of you for your attendance at this forum.  Your community much needed support, hope for a brighter future, and presence here sends a powerful message to the people coping with mental illness in... Continue Reading →