Monthly Archives: April 2011

Wow, my mood has shifted rapidly!

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

I’m really sad and I just wrote that other post a few minutes ago. I mean I’m really, really sad. This is not good. Why is the cover of a magazine making me so upset???

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Wow, I never thought I’d see bipolar disorder on the cover of People Magazine…

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

Check it out: I don’t know what to think, for some reason I’m still pissed and for some reason I’m actually afraid to read this article. It’s like I’m worried about my reaction. I’m angry but I’m afraid to look … Continue reading →

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Quick post: I saw this on abcnews.com and I thought it was worth putting up

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

I saw a slide show on abcnews.com that had a picture of what Barbie would look like if she was a real person with the proportions that they give her. I’m not exactly sure where the proportions used come from, like … Continue reading →

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Taking action: Viola Lessons

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

I just wanted to post that I took my first viola lesson yesterday. I didn’t tell anyone, including my therapist that I was going to do it because I didn’t want to have to say that I failed by not following … Continue reading →

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Catherine Zeta-Jones and bipolar disorder. Celebrities and mental illness

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

I’m thinking that I may post about this news story. I’m not sure yet. I want to read a bit more about it. I know my initial reaction to stories about celebrities “coming out” with mental illnesses tends to get … Continue reading →

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