Bipolar Disorder Blog with Kimberly Read & Marcia Purse March 2008 Archive

A Test for Bipolar Disorder?
A couple of years ago when I took part in a clinical study, I also signed up to have a blood sample included in genetic testing, but I never expected ... Read More

Monday March 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (6)

Enlightened Hedonism
I hate dieting. I detest counting calories or fat grams or carbs. I already find it difficult to squeeze grocery shopping into my hectic schedule so just the thought of ... Read More

Wednesday March 19, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Combating the Toil and Drudgery of the Weight Game
Weight is a topic we all hate and love to discuss. Well, maybe "love" isn’t quite the right word. We need to discuss it, and so we do. We share ... Read More

Monday March 17, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

My Right Ear
A few weeks after my mother died, a chorus began humming in my right ear every time I wasn't already listening to music or talking to someone. This quickly became ... Read More

Wednesday March 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Counting Sheep? Counting Down to Health Problems
Sleep issues and bipolar disorder go hand-in-hand. Our forums are riddled with conversations about those horrible sleepless nights of tossing and turning or even being unable to lie down in ... Read More

Monday March 10, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Medication Cocktails Served in Milk Jugs
Last night I went to grab some antacids from my nightstand where I keep all my various medications. In rummaging through the multitude of bottles, tubes, blister-packs and inhalers, it ... Read More

Wednesday March 5, 2008 | permalink | comments (4)