For many months I’ve been trying to get my pdoc to do something about my depression. Every month it was the same thing, I would practically beg him to adjust my meds and every month he would respond in the same manner – NO. My husband Maurice has been concerned, my therapist has been concerned […]
Knowledge I’ve Gained Due to Having Bipolar
There are an amazing number of “experts” out there It seems that those who believe they know most about your condition are the most ignorant. Arguing is not worth the effort. I suggest gently teaching them as needed. Ignore if necessary. There are other ways of dealing with them, but they’re likely to get you […]
Brain Molecules Discovery May Help Battle Depression
Brain Molecules Could Help Predict Treatment Levels of a small brain molecules found only in humans and in other primates are lower in the brains of depressed individuals, according to researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Institute in Canada. This discovery may hold a key to improving treatment options for those who suffer from […]
Fitness Update June 16, 2014
Medications can wreak havoc on the metabolism of those of us being treated for bipolar disorder or depression. 50 lbs is the typical amount gained by those who begin treatment. Therefore, I have begun this weekly fitness update for motivation. Motivation for those of you out there struggling with weight, and more specifically, motivating me. […]
Another Mental Health Hero Anna Clendening
Anna Clendening is my new mental health hero. Diagnosed with anxiety and depression, she went from not being able to leave her home to singing in front of millions of people in just a few months. Of course, we all have varying degrees of our symptoms, but I can’t help but be impressed. * SAPPINESS […]
Alcoholic Genes Identified
Alcoholic Genes A group of 11 genes can successfully predict whether an individual is at increased risk of alcoholism, a research team from the United States and Germany reported last month. The study also mentions some of the 11 genes have been linked to bipolar and other disorders. It’s been my long held belief that […]
Taste Buds, Sweet Cravings and Stress
Why We Crave Reaching for the candies at work when things get hectic? Stress at home have you going for the Ben & Jerry’s? Researchers may have discovered why you reach for the sweets when you’re feeling stressed. “Sweet taste may be particularly affected by stress,” said lead author M. Rockwell Parker, PhD, a chemical […]
Of Two Minds: A Review
This review is two years late. I had never heard of the 2012 documentary film “Of Two Minds,” and am fortunate Maurice stumbled upon it while surfing through movies available on Netflix Instant Play. Because I had never seen the film, I can assume that many others missed this sometimes good, sometimes bad, always interesting […]
What Form of Transportation Makes You Happy?
I hate buses. Sure, I am a firm believer in more and better public transportation; yes, the bus rides are frequently entertaining involving a large cast of characters, but, I can’t get past the fact that I hate riding buses, unfortunately they are my primary mode of transportation. I started riding the bus many years […]
Fitness Update June 2, 2014
Here is last weeks fitness update: Maurice bought a book last week called “Secret Stairs: “A Walking Guide to the Historic Staircases of Los Angeles” During the early part of the last century Los Angeles built stairs all over the hilly sides of LA. These were put in place to give people easy access to […]