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#32677 - 06/09/03 10:56 PM
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Registered: 05/07/03
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I have read Kay Jamison also (all of her books!) and thought I would throw out another good one for consideration. Bipolar disorder is very thoughtfully explained in a readable format in Francis Mondimore's recent book "Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families." Dr. Jamison writes remarkably, but she also highlights many of the worse cases. Her own disorder, which she describes beautifully in one of her books, is almost frightening. (She does this to highlight the importance of diagnosis and treatment).
After some reflection, I also thought I'd also mention that more than 1% of the population is now believed to be bipolar and that acoording to S. Pratt almost 40% of all women will seek couseling for depression at some point of their lives. By the age of 40, almost one third of the women you met will either have had symptoms or sought treatment. SO, if you know someone has depressed mood, low energy, reduced interest in activities, low self-esteem, sleep or eating problems, etc. -- ENCOURAGE THEM TO GET HELP! Or if appropriate, GET THE HELP YOU NEED YOURSELF. If you don't feel strong enough to get help (which is common)-- Lean on your family or friends to help you get to the doctors.
Once you pull out of the depression or anxiety clouds and see the sun again, you wonder how they ever engulfed you. Our crazy female hormones take us places we often shouldn't go to. Men suffer depression too, but far less.
Anyone who needs counseling or help, I am able to give encouragement, web sites, places for help and of course PRAYERS.
Be healthy, mind, body and spirit! Lauri
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#32678 - 06/12/03 04:42 AM
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All the above is true. Treatment is the key. Talking therapy can be an important piece of the picture too. After the meds do their job, sometimes it's helpful to find a professional with whom you can discuss issues, ventilate, emote, and learn some wonderful things about yourself! It's work, but it has so many rewards if you invest in the process. I have sought therapy at several points in my life, and it was the best thing I ever did for myself! Insurance usually covers a portion, but if funds are an issue, there is a program in Baltimore called the Pro Bono Counseling Project. I am sure that many other locations would have similar programs. Find a therapist that you feel a good chemistry with, wherever you go.
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#32680 - 07/18/03 06:06 PM
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Registered: 07/09/08
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Loc: Maryland
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Vicki, thanks for sharing. I personally know several women who suffer from the same thing. I am looking for a story for my book about this because I know it is something that women will be able to relate to. I have written Denise Koch (a popular local newscaster) becasue I recall the Sun newspaper doing an article on her panic attacks and how she had to overcome them due to being on the news night in and night out! Quite an accomplishment, and something I continue to wonder is if that is all behind her, or if she has little episodes here and there. Unfortunately, I haven't heard back from her so I am still looking for an honest story written from the heart from someone who is willing to share exactly what goes on and how to work through it. Just offered a prayer that you are comfortable with where you are in the process right now.
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#32682 - 07/23/03 09:54 PM
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Vicki, You are so brave to share. FYI: I would never have guessed such an accomplished writer with so many hobbies to be an introvert. You sure don't seem shy in the forums! I am grateful you have such a supportive hubby. I love hearing how spouses encourage and help one another. That's what it's all about! I will be in touch by e-mail at some point about the story.
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#32683 - 07/29/03 08:52 PM
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Registered: 01/06/03
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Most of my hobbies are to keep me busy. It's also a form of self-therapy to "make" myself have to go outside the house. Of course, most of my hobbies also keep me busy in the house too. I write, I'm a healer, I have an aromatherapy business, I also have my "window peeps" that I create, and now I'm doing beaded bracelets as well. All of these things I can do from my home. My reiki table is set up in the great room and I prefer to have clients come to the house. However, I have gone to a client's home to perform a reiki session. My husband encourages my various creative outlets. We've been extremely blessed that I don't have to "work" outside the home. My husband makes enough to support the both of us. He prefers that I stay home. But, he's not chauvenistic about it. He knows that my health requires a lot of downtime and it's better that I don't have a job outside the house to increase the stress. Between the 2 of us, we have 4 businesses, not counting my husband's regular 8-5 job. :-) I'm not sure if I'm much different than other introverts. But, if I could find someone to do all my marketing and sales work, I'd be the happiest person on earth Then, all I'd have to do is create. But, we live in the real world, (not the one on TV) and we have to create, market, sell, account, and everything in between. Peace & Hugs.
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