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Henrietta Ross's Blog Corner!!
There is a symptom of Bipolar Disorder or specifically a symptom sometimes synonymous with Mania that many suffer from, a challenging, difficult and perhaps embarrassing symptom that often does not get the recognition or attention it deserves.
Please welcome new blogger Jake!
Jake Adams currently lives in San Pedro, CA and was born and raised in Colorado Springs, CO. He is the owner of a real estate investment company that specializes in rehabbing homes in Southbay Los Angeles area. He has over 10 years of experience in sales, marketing, and management. Jake successfully managed a multi-million dollar, award winning restaurant before he came to California to pursue his real estate business.
BLOG: How to Eavesdrop on the Mood Disorder Conferences
If you’ve explored the International Bipolar Foundation website, you’ve noticed that we encourage those diagnosed with bipolar disorder or depression to explore—even study-- these disorders. Armed with knowledge, the informed patient feels far more empowered when it comes to healthcare and lifestyle decisions.
BLOG: Tools for Researching Mood Disorders
Beyond conference materials, great online research tools exist to help you understand your diagnosis.
BLOG: Calling the Cops on a Suicidal Loved One . . . An Admission
I called the cops on a distant relative once, after he told his mother and sister that he had nothing to live for, that he felt close to no one and that going to the desert to ride his ATV held no pleasure anymore. He went to the door, telling them they may never see him again. He had threatened suicide before, once while holding a gun in the garage.
Jen's Blog Corner
Side effects or Chosen effect?
Recently I discovered that the medication I've been on since 2008 (Epilim) causes a side effect (cysts in ovary) that is somewhat worrisome given the results of a recent health screening (I have a few cysts that are a few cms in size) and my maternal family history.
Don't want to go into too much more detail, but suffice to say that I wanted to change my medication to Trileptal which supposedly has less side effects but unfortunately the latter is not available in Singapore.
