All About Bipolar

atorturedsoul | October 7, 2009

This is Mental Illness Awareness Week, and I have found there are those who do not support it and they have very valid reasons. I must say that I agree with them.

Category: About Bipolar Disorder, Agoraphobia, Bipolar 1, Bipolar 2, Bipolar Awareness Month, Cyclothymia, My Personal Experiences, NOS, Panic Disorder, Psychosis | 15 Comments »
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atorturedsoul | September 29, 2009

Catch up on some of the latest news about bipolar disorder! Psychosis and creativity linked? Updates on the DSM? Miss Singapore?

Category: About Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar 1, Bipolar 2, Cyclothymia, My Personal Experiences, NOS, Psychosis | 9 Comments »
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atorturedsoul | September 24, 2009

Does mental illness increase a person’s risk of committing a violent crime? How does this contribute to stigma related to mental illness?

Category: About Bipolar Disorder, Agoraphobia, Bipolar 1, Bipolar 2, Cyclothymia, My Personal Experiences, NOS, Panic Disorder, Psychosis | 11 Comments »
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atorturedsoul | August 26, 2009

Joe Pantoliano and Mind Freedom speak out about mental illness and the right wingers simply must respond. Opinions like this tempt me to run as far left as possible. This is yet another indignity and it’s aimed directly at the mentally ill and it’s an outrage.

Category: About Bipolar Disorder, Agoraphobia, Bipolar 1, Bipolar 2, Cyclothymia, My Personal Experiences, NOS, Panic Disorder, Psychosis | 13 Comments »
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atorturedsoul | August 25, 2009

Joe Pantoliano shared his thoughts on mental illness and mental healthcare on ABC Primetime. Pantoliano also showed his support for the Mad Pride movement.

Category: About Bipolar Disorder, Agoraphobia, Bipolar 1, Bipolar 2, Cyclothymia, My Personal Experiences, NOS, Panic Disorder, Psychosis | 8 Comments »
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