Category Archives: Doctors Giving Up

When to Fire Your Doctor

June 4, 2011 / by / Breaking Bipolar

I’ve written about what to do when your doctor gives up on you and while I consider this to be unacceptable, it does happen. And you have to deal with it. But sometimes, you need to give up on them. … Continue reading →

How to Talk to a Doctor About Your Mental Illness

July 26, 2010 / by / Breaking Bipolar

OK, I admit it, I don’t like doctors. At all. In fact, one might suggest I downright hate them. I hate going to their appointments, I hate being in their waiting room and I hate talking to them.

Bipolar Treatment: What Happens When Your Doctor Gives Up?

July 15, 2010 / by / Breaking Bipolar

As a seriously ill person, I can honestly say that I have given up. Many times. I have lain on my floor praying that someone would kill me. I have taken too many pills hoping that I would die. And … Continue reading →

Adventures in Bipolar Diagnosis – Enter the Antipsychotics – Part 2

June 24, 2010 / by / Breaking Bipolar

Adventures in Bipolar Diagnosis continued from part one… Lamictal was indeed a miracle for me. It allowed me to finish my bachelor’s degree, get a job in my field, and even become a skydiver. In retrospect, it was an amazing … Continue reading →