Life is strange. We are at home tonight watching an old movie. It is based on the play, "The Childrens' Hour." It is a black and white flick. The characters are in turmoil. It is a movie about the difficulties of loving someone of your own gender. It is about homosexuality.
My brother passed almost 3 years ago. He was a gay guy growing up in the 50's. Being gay was taboo in his lifetime. Loathed by some, he chose to live in deceit and while my brother may not have admitted his lifestyle, he would be happier now. I wish he were alive today to live his life, he deserved to be happy.
Life is strange, so many change's, so little time.
Friday, January 16, 2009
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Godzilla and Me
My father always said we were Greeks with a type A disposition. But it wasn't just type A it was something more menacing but Dad never lived to know the facts. It was, for me, a surprising mix of symptoms and ailments they call manic-depression. And after sleeping for 48 years it finally roared its ugly head inside of mine like Godzilla hiding in the woods and then storming out for its adventure. I never knew what it would be or what I was to become, but for all that it is and was ... I will never be the same.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Next Stop HoHoHo
I suppose everyone has recovered now that Thanksgiving has passed. It was rather trying for me. Almost like flipping plates in the air, my stress level was high and I was anxious, wondering if I could pull it off. Fortunately, the afternoon went well. The turkey was cooked to perfection and although I was wrapped rather tight, every one left with a smile. The next occasion, Christmas, and I can hardly wait.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Better Living Through Chemistry
Isn't it funny how easily we run to the doctor when we have physical unwellness yet symptoms of depression are hidden like Christmas presents purchased in July. Toughing out despair or suicidal ideation is self-defeating and possibly life threatening.
If your feeling symptoms of despondency or depression visit your physician for help then support your local pharmacist. If there's a voice inside your head begging for your silence, don't trust it.
If your feeling symptoms of despondency or depression visit your physician for help then support your local pharmacist. If there's a voice inside your head begging for your silence, don't trust it.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Amid all of the negative information regarding mental health and bipolar disorder, the following is part of a study which is wonderful news for adolescents and their families.
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have shown for the first time that a sample of children who either have or are at high risk for bipolar disorder score higher on a creativity index than healthy children. The findings add to existing evidence that a link exists between mood disorders and creativity.
The small study, published in the November issue of the Journal of Psychiatric Research, compared creativity test scores of children of healthy parents with the scores of children of bipolar parents. Children with the bipolar parents - even those who were not bipolar themselves - scored higher than the healthy children.
"I think it's fascinating," said Kiki Chang, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and co-author of the paper. "There is a reason that many people who have bipolar disorder become very successful, and these findings address the positive aspects of having this illness."
Many scientists believe that a relationship exists between creativity and bipolar disorder, which was formerly called manic-depressive illness and is marked by dramatic shifts in a person's mood, energy and ability to function. Numerous studies have examined this link; several have shown that artists and writers may have two to three times more incidences of psychosis, mood disorders or suicide when compared with people in less creative professions. Further studies are also needed to assess the role of genetic and environmental factors in creativity and bipolar. The team plans to next examine whether the degree of creativity in parents correlates with the degree of creativity in their children.
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have shown for the first time that a sample of children who either have or are at high risk for bipolar disorder score higher on a creativity index than healthy children. The findings add to existing evidence that a link exists between mood disorders and creativity.
The small study, published in the November issue of the Journal of Psychiatric Research, compared creativity test scores of children of healthy parents with the scores of children of bipolar parents. Children with the bipolar parents - even those who were not bipolar themselves - scored higher than the healthy children.
"I think it's fascinating," said Kiki Chang, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and co-author of the paper. "There is a reason that many people who have bipolar disorder become very successful, and these findings address the positive aspects of having this illness."
Many scientists believe that a relationship exists between creativity and bipolar disorder, which was formerly called manic-depressive illness and is marked by dramatic shifts in a person's mood, energy and ability to function. Numerous studies have examined this link; several have shown that artists and writers may have two to three times more incidences of psychosis, mood disorders or suicide when compared with people in less creative professions. Further studies are also needed to assess the role of genetic and environmental factors in creativity and bipolar. The team plans to next examine whether the degree of creativity in parents correlates with the degree of creativity in their children.
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