Yesterday, I found out that in the psyche ward, borderline personality disorder was added to my diagnoses. I have hurt feelings now. 😉 But seriously, it’s unfortunate that I was informed by a social worker instead of by a doctor. Now I’m wondering whether I’m just BPD, or BPD + BD. Either way, I’ll be getting the meds and the DBT now. I’m still confused though.
Read MoreUpdate from Psych Ward
I just got out of solitary confinement. I was 17 hours in there. Because all weekend I was figuratively assaulted and physically touched in many uncomfortable ways by a female patient who thinks she’s Jesus Christ, a personal friend of Adolf Hitler, etc. She’s terrifying everyone, especially me, and the nurse staff keep tolerating it. So on my first 3hr pass, I found the bravery to dial 911 from my…
Read MoreBipolar—Two Ends of a Pole, Two Poles? No!
There is nothing binary about bipolar disorder; rather, it is a continuous juggling of stimuli and depressants for two continuously changing mood states.
Read MoreChristmas melancholy
It’s very lonely stuck inside your head with mental illness. It’s also nearly impossible to post in a blog. So much I cry to say when I’m depressed.
Read MoreThe Best Part of the Day When You are Bipolar Depressed
If you have been depressed for two years, you probably doubt whether you will ever get feeling better. Patience is difficult. Your friends tell you about CBT and prescription medications that are helping with their depression, but you are too aware that bipolar depression is more organic and resistant to CBT, and that you are not allowed certain anti-depressant dosages since you are bipolar. It is important to not add…
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