Ask a question damnit...
I want to test my new widget at the top of
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you can even do it anonymously if u so prefer.
Proviso: If I don't have an answer I won't.
the disordered life of a BiPolar creative with underlying delusions of grandeur. REALTIME.
- there are no answers. only choices -
I want to test my new widget at the top of
the right side bar ------->
you can even do it anonymously if u so prefer.
Proviso: If I don't have an answer I won't.
"Bipolar disorder (previously known as manic depression) is a psychiatric diagnostic category describing a class of mood disorders in which the person experiences clinical depression and/or mania, hypomania, and/or mixed states. The disorder can cause great distress among those afflicted and those living with them. Left untreated, bipolar disorder can be a disabling condition, with a high risk of death through suicide."
"The difference between bipolar disorder and unipolar disorder (also called major depression) is that bipolar disorder involves both elevated and depressive mood states. The duration and intensity of mood states varies widely among people with BiPolar disorder. Fluctuating from one mood state to the next is called "cycling". Mood swings can cause impairment or improved functioning depending on their direction (up or down) and severity (mild to severe). There can be changes in one's energy level, sleep pattern, activity level, social rhythms and cognitive functioning. Some people with Bipolar disorder may have difficulty functioning during these times."
- Wikipedia.org
Stumbled upon your blog this p.m. while searching "tremors" - yes my fingers jump all over the keys - can't control the mouse on my desktop and OMG, I had to sign my name FIVE times today for some friggin' Notary and freaked out. "What do you mean, sign my name? I can't write!"
ReplyDeleteHave had bipolar under control for years with 1500 mg valproic acid but tremors have been bad for years!
YOUR BLOG and WEBSITE are GREAT! Brought back memories of those psychotic times though I have been very lucky in leading a successful life and managing this illness because I was taught to be a "good girl" and take my medicine.
Sadly, I did lose a my son, Dan, to this disease - though he went undiagnosed.
You are lucky to have your wife by your side to help gage your ups and downs. I wish I could have been a greater aid for Dan.
And now to sleep before I turn into a pumpkin (and I do not feel manic - nor am I sleeping poorly, spending foolishly, or taking great risks, or talking rapidly - all those familiar signs)
I'll bookmark your BLOG and share it with a "new" old friend who might like to read about bipolar.
Mindy
68 years young – diagnosed at age 34
Redondo Beach, California
Hi .... I'm Mindy's old / new friend. We experienced appox 48 /49 years of seperation before rediscovery. I'm now learning about bipolar and it's leash on one's life. Understanding the "mental drag" has opened up the idea that this mental challenge exists in us all as a percentage or degree of impairment. In reflection, I can find a portion of my life affected by traits of bipolar reaction to social settings. While it appears that I do not need medication to control my situation, I find it acknowledging to discover the key to understanding some of my own personnal character traits.I look forward to the flow of understanding.
ReplyDeleteRod
Not sure
But Smiling
Hey Mindy & Rod, thanks for commenting & great to see you here!
ReplyDeleteMindy I'll answer yr Question soon.
Thank you also to all those who have used my widget to "ask me a question". I'm gonna keep going with this widget.