Tag Archives: Bipolar Disorder

Placebo. The Follow Up.

Posted on October 11, 2015 by vanbytheriver

There was a bout of depression in my late 20’s. You could say there were reasons. After moving 2000 miles back to Pennsylvania, we relocated to Michigan. I gave up a promising career to allow for my husband’s advancement. It … Continue reading →

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An Unquiet Mind

Posted on January 4, 2015 by vanbytheriver

I was sold on the title alone. The unquiet mind is just about the best description yet of what it is like to live with Bipolar Disorder. “I compare myself with my former self, not with others. Not only that, … Continue reading →

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Say It Loud, Say It Clear

Posted on November 21, 2014 by vanbytheriver

Music moves us; sometimes, literally.  I remember the first time I heard the song “The Living Years” I was in my car. I had to pull over to the side of the road. Released in 1988 by Mike and the … Continue reading →

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Tuna

Posted on November 5, 2014 by vanbytheriver

A brilliantly simple idea for an emergency torch; make a wick out of paper toweling, insert into a hole pierced into the top of a tuna can (packed in oil) and it will burn for 2-3 hours, leaving edible tuna … Continue reading →

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A Reason. A Season. Or a Lifetime.

Posted on October 18, 2014 by vanbytheriver

There is a lovely poem, author unknown, that has been around for quite a while. The poem alludes to the fact that every person who comes into our life is there for one of these three purposes. The season and … Continue reading →

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Open Tabs

Posted on September 30, 2014 by vanbytheriver

“Warn me when I attempt to close multiple tabs.” It’s a friendly reminder at the top of your laptop screen. It’s a metaphor for those living with bipolar disorder. My earliest experience with the illness was at 6 yrs. of … Continue reading →

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The Greek Theatre Masks

Posted on January 31, 2012 by vanbytheriver

In the 1960’s,most Irish Catholic families posted 2 famous pictures on the walls of their home, the Pope, and John F. Kennedy. So it seemed a bit strange when my mother proudly displayed 2 plaques that are steeped in Greek … Continue reading →

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