Category Archives: Manic Depression

Ten Pounds Of Lithium And 300 Posts On My Blog Got Me Where I Am Today

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Gabriel...

This is post number 300. I can’t think of another project I’ve worked harder at, or longer with than this blog… The longest I’ve ever held a job was eighteen months; I stopped going to high school full time in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar, Bipolar Disease, Bipolar Disorder, crazy people with no pants, Health, Living With Depression, Living With Manic Depression, Manic Depression, Mental Health, Second Salted Anniversary | 15 Comments

Sitting Outside With My Son Watching Spring Go By

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Gabriel...

“Your uncle Timmy, and I mean this, on his best day, is never as tough as you. I’m not talking about crying or drugs or anything like that. I’m talking about in his heart. In his heart. Do you understand … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar, Bipolar Disease, Bipolar Disorder, crazy people with no pants, Health, Little Victor, Living With Depression, Living With Manic Depression, Manic Depression, Mental Health | 13 Comments

With No Consequences For Her Abuse She Takes Over Once Again

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Gabriel...

Almost six weeks ago I told my grandmother to go fuck herself. When I was a child I often thought of telling her off, and now that I’ve finally made a complete break from her it feels as though my … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar, Bipolar Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Clinical Depression, crazy people with no pants, Family, Granny, Health, Little Victor, Living With Depression, Living With Manic Depression, Manic Depression, Mental Health | 21 Comments

My Disability Is Proof The State Of My Recovery From Manic Depression Is Strong

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Gabriel...

Twenty-two years ago I was diagnosed as having manic depression. Twenty-two years later I think I’ve beaten the disease. At the very least, with the help of medications and therapy, I’ve managed to lock it away someplace it’d have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar, Bipolar Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Clinical Depression, crazy people with no pants, Health, Lithium, Living With Depression, Living With Manic Depression, Manic Depression, Mental Health, Psychiatry | 8 Comments

Testimonials On Living With Manic Depression

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Gabriel...

There shouldn’t be any surprises when dealing with a mental illness. We all share the same general symptoms, and the general behaviours are similar, so why should the recovery be any different? Even the methods we use to recover come … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar, Bipolar Disease, Bipolar Disorder, crazy people with no pants, Health, Living With Depression, Living With Manic Depression, Manic Depression, Mental Health | 6 Comments

Cooler Is My Cat And She Could Be Saving My Life

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Gabriel...

Last June my girlfriend’s cat had a litter of kittens. After two months of taking care of them, and trying to find them a permanent home, we decided they’d all be better off at the SPCA. Pretty much at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar Disease, Bipolar Disorder, crazy people with no pants, Depression, Diabetes, Health, Living With Depression, Living With Manic Depression, Manic Depression, Mental Health | 11 Comments