Tag Archives: Hypomania

Placebo

Posted on October 11, 2015 by vanbytheriver

We called him Dr. Julius, he was our family physician for life. He delivered my mother’s six babies, watched us grow, made house calls. He attended every family celebration, baptisms to weddings. He also authorized ECT treatments, saw Mom through severe depression … Continue reading →

Posted in Depression, Education, Family, Mental Health | Tagged Depression, Family Doctor, Hypomania, Placebo, Student Teaching | 30 Comments

Blue

Posted on January 17, 2015 by vanbytheriver

It is the first art print I ever purchased. You can’t really count the psychedelic black light posters that decorated my dorm room. This one graced the walls of our newlywed apartment. The bedding was blue, so it made sense … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Depression, home, Mental Health | Tagged Andrew Wyeth, Art as Therapy, Blue Nude, Depressed Artists, Depression, Edvard Munch, Georgia O'Keeffe, Hypomania, Interior Decorating, Jackson Pollock, Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh | 6 Comments

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 →