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You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. – Eleanor Roosevelt The last place I expected to find myself that day in June of 1984 was sitting on the edge of a bed in a psychiatric hospital-that day, or any other day. As…
Peace is that state in which fear of any kind is unknown. – John Buchan After admission to the hospital process was completed, I was led to a private room and left alone for a short period of time; I used that interval in an attempt to assess my condition and situation. After months…
Because I teach and write about depression and bipolar illness, I am often asked what is the most important factor in treating bipolar disorder. My answer is competence. Empathy is important, but competence is essential. –Kay Redfield Jamison When I first sat down with Dr. Kafrissen my manic episode was in full swing. Consequently,…
Mania is as bad as it gets. If not treated, it will become worse, more frequent, and harder to treat. – Kay Redfield Jamison A manic mood swing descended on me without warning, knowledge, or prior experience. After nine months of uninterrupted, severe depression, the crushing weight of the world had been lifted from me.…
Madness is to think of too many things in succession too fast, or of one thing too exclusively. – Voltaire Before reading today’s blog, I recommend rereading last week’s blog in order to better appreciate where my saga is headed for now. Blog #29 is easily found on my website and, once again, I…