Category Archives: Non-Medication Treatments
If you have bipolar disorder or another mental illness it’s easy to find yourself in a pit of self-hatred. If the depression doesn’t get you there, regret over what you’ve done when you’re manic might. Self-hatred is just all too … Continue reading
In January the FDA had a meeting about whether electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) machines should be moved from the most dangerous category of medical devices (Class 3) to the less dangerous Class 2. And the freak outs began. I saw people … Continue reading
Not long ago a commenter angrily stated he wanted double-blind, placebo-controlled studies for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) conducted by an uninterested party. Myself, being diplomatic, I didn’t say much to that, but really, You’ve Got to Be Kidding Me. This person … Continue reading
The Journey of a Thousand Miles Doesn’t Begin with a Spin Class Everyone knows they should exercise. People should be doing it right now. Me too. Slowly and calmly step away from the internet. And most of us even know … Continue reading
People with mental illness have various levels of functioning. Sometimes a good day is when you talk in your group therapy session at the psych ward. Sometimes a good day is getting out of bed. Sometimes a good day is … Continue reading
The area of diet and mental illness is a contentious one. I suspect that’s for several reasons: 1. Many alternative practitioners make their living telling people what to eat and they want to believe this will help. 2. Individuals want … Continue reading
Due to my frequent flirtations with treatment-resistance over the years, I have discussed ECT with a variety of doctors. To the first doctor, and the one after, I said simply, “I would rather die than do that”. Well, as it … Continue reading
Alternative treatments for bipolar disorder, and any mental illness, abound. People will advise you to do anything from cut gluten out of your diet, to take an herbal cocktail to cleans your aura. I, myself, have seen a few alternative … Continue reading
Over the years I’ve been treated for bipolar, I’ve come to the conclusion that when you sleep and when you wake (your circadian rhythm) is key in stability and wellness. If you do not wake up at the same time … Continue reading
I had a VNS implanted about three years ago. The surgery involved two incisions, one under the left arm and one on the left lower front of my neck. My neurosurgeon promised a scar between 1-3 inches but it’s probably … Continue reading
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