We’re going down! Abandon ship!

atorturedsoul | December 14, 2009

As I continue my downward spiral into the depths of depravity in the midst of December, my “brave face” is already starting to wash away. This is not going to be good.

Need advice: Add antipsychotic or discontinue med?

atorturedsoul | November 11, 2009

I need advice from someone about adding an antipsychotic and continuing the maintenance drug I am currently taking.

Multiple personality types in bipolar disorder

atorturedsoul | October 23, 2009

Do you have bipolar disorder? Do you have several distinct personalities? I do. No, I haven’t named them, but they are there all the same.

Suicide prevention and helping others with mental illnesses

atorturedsoul | September 9, 2009

Suicide Prevention Week: Approximately 5.7 million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder. 25 to 50% of patients will attempt suicide and around 20% will commit suicide.

All About Bipolar: My trip to the doctor

atorturedsoul | August 27, 2009

I went to see my doctor because I needed to change the dose of my medication. I am currently taking 200 mg of Lamictal a day and I needed something more since I am beginning to have some issues with anger and psychosis.

About All About Bipolar

All About Bipolar demonstrates the day to day grind faced by a person dealing with bipolar disorder while providing information about this serious mental illness.


About the author

atorturedsoul

I am a 35 year old mother of four wonderful children living in the great state of Tennessee. I have been diagnosed with Bipolar I with psychotic features and Panic Disorder with agoraphobia. All About Bipolar is intended to offer advice to others dealing with this disorder. If my experiences help one person to see that they are not alone in coping with bipolar disorder, then I have accomplished my goal.