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About Gabriel...

...diagnosed with manic depression when I was nineteen, for the next 14-years I lived without treatment or a recovery plan. I've been homeless, one time I graduated college, I've won awards for reporting on Internet privacy issues, and a weekly humour column. In 2002 I finally hit bottom and found help. It's now 2024, and I have a 9-year old son, and a 14-year old son... I’m usually about six feet tall, and I'm pretty sure I screwed up my book deal. I mostly blog at saltedlithium.com....

Without the dolphin taste tuna is really bland

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Gabriel...

Speaking of ad campaigns a retarded budgie could think up, Highliner (the fish people) are asking “Wonder why don’t you eat fish more often?” on billboards all over town. Long and painful minutes were spent in coming up with replies: … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar, Bipolar Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Clinical Depression, crazy people with no pants, Health, Living With Depression, Living With Manic Depression, Manic Depression, Mental Health | 10 Comments

Ten years ago my brother stood at the White House and watched a low flying plane turn away

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Gabriel...

Ten years ago, on September 11, 2001, my little brother was standing in front of the White House speaking to our mother on his cellphone. He was preparing for an early morning tour, and my mother was trying to tell … Continue reading →

Posted in crazy people with no pants, Health, Mental Health, Politics | 2 Comments

The surprising role of insulin in my recovery from depression

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Gabriel...

Known best for its role in the body as a regulator of blood glucose levels and fatty acid storage, insulin also acts in the brain to aid memory and thinking. Thus, when insulin regulation is disrupted, as it is in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar, Bipolar Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Clinical Depression, crazy people with no pants, Diabetes, Disability, Health, Lithium, Living With Depression, Living With Manic Depression, Manic Depression, Mental Health | 19 Comments

Internet down but so is my blood sugar

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Gabriel...

My connection to the Internet has been tenuous and intermittent over the past few weeks. This weekend I’ve only been able to connect twice, including now. My ISP initially told me it was their problem, something about the line coming … Continue reading →

Posted in crazy people with no pants, Diabetes, Disability, Health, Living With Depression, Living With Manic Depression, Mental Health, sympatico | Tagged | 2 Comments

Protected: Family without love is an inconvenience but without respect it becomes abuse

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Gabriel...

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My first night with insulin

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Gabriel...

The nurse at the diabetic clinic was finally able to find my family doctor, and he finally faxed a prescription for insulin to my pharmacist, and now I’ll finally have the opportunity to get better. From the appointment when my … Continue reading →

Posted in crazy people with no pants, Diabetes, Disability, Health, Living With Depression, Living With Manic Depression, Mental Health | Tagged , , | 8 Comments