Posted by Janice on March 6, 2000, at 0:11:34
In reply to Janice, posted by Cynthia on March 5, 2000, at 12:24:58
Hi Cynthia,
Shaking the guilt and stigma is tough. Our illness is responsible for our moods, but we are responsible for our actions, which often happen as a result of our moods - hence the guilt and remorse.What I do to combat this is keep trying to find medications that can keep my moods healthy and on an even keel. Therapy should help with this, but it doesn't seem like it has. Of course education helps - probably the most after medication. I've read a fair amount of books by Kay Jamieson, but I find she often mistakes ADHD for manic depression. Although both disorders have racing thoughts, she never distinguishes the difference between the type and quality of racing thoughts. I find she never really distinguishes between the two disorders. She also misinterprets poetry.
Alot of people like her Cynthia, and her writing is pleasant enough. I believe she is a scientist, has manic depression and is respected in her field. Me, I'm going to try this Dr. Morimund.
Hey, if I have spelt this author's name incorrectly, let me know. Remember, you never asked for or wanted these mood swings. It sure is a hard thing to separate from yourself though!
Take care, Janice
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