Dual diagnosis is a term used to describe people with mental illness who have coexisting problems with drugs and/or alcohol.
I have heard the siren song of alcohol and marijuana. Craved the quieting of my thoughts, the slowing down. Prescribed medications do help immensely, but I still understand and am wary of alcohol&#… [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V4YKeq88Qg&w=560&h=315] Note I've received feedback that my delivery in this video is too clinical and offputting. Forgive me. I'm trained as a psychotherapist. No doubt I use my training and jargon not just [...]
Today I quote the fabulous Bipolar Network News, 6th issue, 2014. The Bipolar Network News keeps track of the latest research on bipolar disorder and its treatment and summarizes it for you. How awesome is that?! [...]
An American's Resurrection: My Pilgrimage from Child Abuse and Mental Illness to Salvation by Eric C Arauz My rating: 5 of 5 stars On November 9, 2014, I had the pleasure of hearing [...]
Originally posted on STIGMAMA.com at Holiday Drinking Triggers Me, by Kitt O'Malley. Holidays I find unsettling. Not only are the days far too short, but visiting family can destabilize me and trigger bipolar symptoms. [...]
Yesterday I attended the IBPF (International Bipolar Foundation) Annual West Coast Meeting - Consumer Track. The one-day consumer track meeting covered quite a bit which I outline here, providing links to more information. [...]
Twice today peers, both recovering addicts, have suggested that although I do not drink much, I may be an alcoholic because of my relationship with alcohol (and marijuana, for that matter). The statements ring [...]
Tempest Rose, author of the amazing blog Nonsense & Shenanigans - Trying to make sense out of nonsense and shenanigans ...but usually achieving the opposite, today honored me by nominating me for the Liebster Award [...]
I can't believe I forgot to nominate Lori Lynne Armstrong for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award for her blog: Not This Song | A storytelling site about dual diagnosis recovery. I'm also reblogging one of [...]
I love this blog post by Lori Lynne Armstrong about acceptance.