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Riding the Wave ... And the Trough

I am mentally ill, diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder I, OCD, ADHD, PTSD and a vitamin B12 deficiency (a key element in brain development). For over 12 years, I took anywhere from 5-8 psychotropic meds each day, and have been recently giving myself a monthly injection of B12.

In January 2012 I was hospitalized for depression, and management of my currrent med cocktail. Immediately all but two of my meds were discontinued and, after a few weeks of adjustment, and some near hospitalizations, things seem to be going much better.

I have been on permanent disability since January 2010, and am adjusting to life on a very limited income.

My prayer is that in walking with me during the ups and downs of Bipolar Disorder, you might find solace, and benefit through my experiences.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Phony Compassion or Plain Arrogance?

3311 No matter what they say, no matter how they act, the people responsible for making decisions in this country, and in particular, the state of Indiana, don't like the poor, minority, ill, elderly or disabled people. I would love for you to prove me wrong, but you can't. Last year a good friend of mine died of a rather simple illness because she couldn't afford health care. That pisses me off! She was unable to work any more, barely could get around and every time she went to the doctor or hospital, she paid her own way. this last time their money had run out; she didn't want to go through a big bill again, and she was too proud to ask for help, so she laid at home for 5 days, in pain, and died.

If this story makes you sad, stop right now. Sad doesn't fix the problem; you need to get mad. Mad as hell!