I think this went viral so you may have seen it before, but it’s worth watching again. It’s U.S. Army soldiers having a little fun while stationed in Afghanistan. Thank you guys for your service and thank you for making me laugh.
I Was Gonna…
I’ve been working on a post for today regarding a study showing that men and women with all types of mental disorders are at an increased risk of domestic violence. Unfortunately it’s been a bit too difficult for me to write for now. If you’re interested, here is the link to PsychCentral and the particular […]
Wednesday’s Quote
“Bipolar robs you of that which is you. It can take from you the very core of your being and replace it with something that is completely opposite of who and what you truly are. Because my bipolar went untreated for so long, I spent many years looking in the mirror and seeing a person […]
Depression? Mania? Does it matter?
Last week, when I was strugging with depression, I had to ask myself “Are you really depressed or do you just have the blues?” When I’m having a day that I feel especially good I have to ask myself “Are you really feeling extra good or are you manic?” On the one hand I’d like […]
The Darkness Fades
“Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes.” William Gibson’s quote above has been one of my favorites regarding depression. Using the quote as a gauge I can definitely say I was depressed last week because I was not surrounded by […]
Light Hearted and Fun Music for a Friday
Above is a video that I’ve watched over and over again the past several years. I’ve posted this before, but I don’t think its been anytime soon. Just something a little light as we begin the weekend. Thank you to everyone for the kind words and support over the past couple of days. I’m not […]
My Arch Nemisis Has Come Back – Depression
The past couple of days have been like the old days. That evil creature, depression, has come back to haunt me. It’s not like it’s ever gone away. I feel depression flowing through my veins every second of every day. The difference is it’s back with a vengeance this time. I wish I could say […]
Van Gogh – In His Own Words
Because of my love for all things Van Gogh, I’ve been planning on creating a YouTube video showing some of his paintings while playing the song Vincent (Starry Starry Night.) It’s been done many times already, however, I’ve been certain I could do better. Yesterday I stumbled upon this gem. Nothing I could create could […]
The Bipolar Gene
I’ve researched over the past decade various studies regarding genetics and mental health – bipolar disorder to be particular. This week I found an interesting article on the National Institute for Mental Health’s website. From the article: “National Institutes of Health-funded researchers discovered that people with disorders traditionally thought to be distinct – autism, ADHD, […]
Brads Rant Of The Day
I’ve been taking 10mg a night of a certain medication for years . Recently my doctor changed my dosage to 20mg a night. Last month the prescription went through with no problem. However, this month, when my pharmacy checked to make sure my meds would be covered by Medi-cal the prescription was denied. Several calls to the pharmacy […]