BP Type II

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Another interesting research site, suddenly I have a bunch of reading to do.

The Massachusetts General Hospital Bipolar Clinic and Research Program

Link: The Massachusetts General Hospital Bipolar Clinic and Research Program.

Just ran across this site, looks very interesting, going to try and do some reading here when I have a little more time.

Daily Log 11/14/04

Not too bad a day yet again.  I really hope I'm not boring everyone with my stability.  Don't loose heart, almost all meds have to be adjusted over time, so i am sure you can count on some kind of wackiness if you monitor my postings.

The health kick seems to be going well still, I am up to an hour workout 5-6 times a week now.  I am trying to replace my unhealthy obsessions with a healthy one.  I think this will lead to my being a stable narcissist.  While I might get annoying, it will be better than the crazy man who didn't give a crap about what he looked like, right?

Daily Log 11/13/04

I've started getting people asking for my advice on a regular basis.  All I can say is, I'm honored.  If I am arrogant enough to give anyone advice please remember two things:

1.  I am not a doctor

2.  I have a mood disorder

This means always double check what I say and if what I say makes absolutely no sense, please drop me a line and let me know that my meds need adjusting.

Daily Log 11/12/04

Today was another OK day.  I got some things done at work, but not as much as I needed to.  Went on a few flights of obsessive regret and mentally tried to change the past a few times.  The lapses into the past weren't as prolonged and weren't as painful, which was nice.  Unfortunately my attempts at time travel/altering the past were once again unsuccessful.

Most of us really do have jobs

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1100096903151_35/?hub=Health

New study says 2/3 of BPs still hold down jobs.  I'm not trying to look down on those who don't work.  Instead, I hope the sutdy gives everybody hope that maybe they can, and helps them to not give up on having as normal a life as possible.

How can I start my own BLOG

Recently was asked wht software I use for my BLOG.  I use typepad.com its pretty much an idiot proof way of putting one up.  I am pretty computer savy, but I have a life and don't want to waste it learning html and other stuff like that.

Thanks for the comments

I want to thank everyone, the reader stats are starting to pick up and I am starting to get comments on a somewhat regular basis.  It makes the BLOG much easier to maintain when you know that others are actually reading it.

In numerous e-mails and comments I have been asked for advice on dealing with BP by diagnosed BPs and their spouses.  My main advice will sound trite, but it's true, not following it stopped me from having a full life for 17 years, so here it is:  ADMIT YOU (or your spouse) HAVE BP.  The diagnosis is yours (or theirs) to keep, it's an integral part of a BP individual's existence.

The ADA’s Application to Insurance Coverage

Link: The ADA’s Application to Insurance Coverage.

A matter I am thinking of pursuing myself. Can the ADA be used to force some insurance company out there to carry me? Interesting, and worht a look. I will porbably be researching this topic a little more in depth in order to see if I can finally get private health insurance.

Lawmakers Pass Mental Health/Criminal Justice Bill

Link: Legal Advocates Challenge Missouri Voter Practices (10/7/04).

New legislation, I haven't had a chance to read it in full yet, but there is a link to it on the page at the right. The law is a important, but small, step towards dealing with mental health issues which cause criminal behavior instead of simply locking the folks up and then releasing back into the community without any treatment of their condition.