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Comment on Major milestone anniversaries by Donna Brown

Donna Brown — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:59:45 +0000

Hi Kai – a lot of time my life just tumbles by but then I suddenly get caught short when I see a calendar or remember something. I know the things I have lived through have made me stronger but why is it sometimes easier to shake off the horrible things that have been done to us, than it is to shake off the much less devastating things we ourselves have done? Go figure!

Nonetheless, we do get by and I think our ten years younger selves would be impressed with us now. We survived, we got better, we took life in our hand and pursued our dreams, despite the fear.

All the best to you and wishes for great things in 2012!
Donna
Donna Brown´s last [type] ..Author interview: Tom Mach

Comment on Explaining our manifesto by Accepting books for review | Live, thrive, survive

Accepting books for review | Live, thrive, survive — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:50:32 +0000

[...] of transparency, I won’t review any book that promotes certain things that go against our manifesto, or portray mental health in a negative light. I won’t review books that are written as [...]

Comment on Meds vs no meds by wyvernsrose

wyvernsrose — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:07:37 +0000

very well said I agree with you entirely…….with meds it must be an educated decision between yourself and your physician being forced to take something you know nothing about or what to expect is not a road to success or trust when it comes to long term management, speak to your doctors, do your reading, most importantly ensure you have a doctor who will listen to you and answer your questions in relation to medications or not taking them, and allow you to have equal contribution or deciding vote on treatment options…..it should be a discussion not a lecture during consults.

crisis care is one thing, keeping you alive to one day Manage the Disorder and should not be mistaken for “treatment” treatment and learning to manage the disorder is the ultimate long term goal of anyone living with chronic illness….and while I do not believe sedation equates to treatment it has its place in crisis care. it does not have a place in Management of a disorder. people need to be able to function in order to be considered “treated” or “managed”.

I am not anti-meds or even remotely pro-meds, I am all for responsible treatment options and mutual health care management which produces results in the long term.

Comment on So, what’s new with you? by Laurie Pinkney

Laurie Pinkney — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 08:24:37 +0000

I’m very interested in others opinion of meds vs. no meds. having personal struggle with this myself and wondered what others may have to share.

Comment on Our guidelines by Seeking guest bloggers

Seeking guest bloggers — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:52:40 +0000

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Comment on Bipolar disorder doesn’t just ‘go away’ by Lucinda Peery

Lucinda Peery — Sun, 23 May 2010 09:08:54 +0000

Yeah, You certainly deserve a round of applause for your post and more specifically, your blog in general. Very high quality material.

Comment on The comments we do approve – and the ones we don’t by d.knaus

d.knaus — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:56:18 +0000

Hi Kai,
Interesting, I had two room mates who suffered from Bi-polar. They were funny, intellectual, and caring people who were also really smart and I am glad I got to know them. Thanks for your input. I hope you are going to make the book available online.
D.Knaus

Comment on Campus life by hypnotherapy Sydney

hypnotherapy Sydney — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:28:47 +0000

Good on you for making people aware of these ‘celebrities’ with bi-polar. It is important for people to know that they are not alone – and also that many people have done great things with their lives living with bi-polar.

Comment on Bipolar disorder IS NOT PMT(PMS)! by Alice

Alice — Sat, 24 May 2008 21:29:36 +0000

Thanks for this article – just what I was looking for. I know it’s not PMT, glad I’m not the only one! I’m going to take a look at your other stuff.

Comment on Believe it or not…bi-polarbears.com is five! by Sharrona

Sharrona — Thu, 22 May 2008 11:46:19 +0000

Wow, Kai – congrats!
Btw – I can’t wait to see your new book – I loooved Pictures in the Dark.