Hello all. I have rapid cycling bipolar disorder. I take tons of meds, dont want to get into that here:?
I have been in treatment since 13, repeated hospitalizations and meds for 14 yrs (steady since 2003). I still struggle with things, not as bad as it used to be though because I dont party anymore...I have a gf of 5 yrs, thats great, good friends, play sports and music, just finished an MA in economics, I have lots to be happy about! I guess that is the problem with the disorder, I read how so many patients flat out do not respond to treatment. I notice a strong seasonal aspect to the disorder, I really decline in the winter, probably due to lack of sunlight/Vitamin D... What a long intro, but kind of necessary: Question: For other bipolars, how many of you have a small/no response to treatment, and have you found any alternatives, other that diet exercise all that? I do that, play hockey, jog, love to exercise, its just depressions stops me sometimes. How can you be consistent with health when depression knocks you down all the time? I dont mind productive mania, but anger...NO!
Mental Health - 3 Answers
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Have you ever considered that your bipolar disorder may be a product of another disorder. Many children who suffer from ADHD as a kid continue into adulthood with Adult ADD. Obviously I don't have enough information and am not trying to make a diagnosis...and...maybe you and your doctor have already considered the alternatives. Here is an article from WebMD about the two disorders and how they are commonly mistaken in diagnosis. http://www.webmd.com/content/Article/99/105151.htm I hope you find a combination of medication and treatment to "get rid of the cloud hanging over your head" as I call it.
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Bipolar disorder is a severely disabling medical condition. In fact, it is a leading cause of disability in the world, according to the World Health Organization. However, with appropriate treatment, many individuals with bipolar disorder can live full and satisfying lives. Persons with bipolar disorder are likely to have periods of normal or near normal functioning between episodes. Ultimately one's prognosis depends on many factors, which are, in fact, under the individual's control: the right medicines; the right dose of each; a very informed patient; a good working relationship with a competent medical doctor; a competent, supportive, and warm therapist; a supportive family or significant other; and a balanced lifestyle including a regulated stress level, regular exercise and regular sleep and wake times. There are obviously other factors that lead to a good prognosis, as well, such as being very aware of small changes in one's energy, mood, sleep and eating behaviors, as well as having a plan in conjunction with one's doctor for how to manage subtle changes that might indicate the beginning of a mood swing. Some people find that keeping a log of their moods can assist them in predicting changes. The goals of long-term optimal treatment are to help the individual achieve the highest level of functioning while avoiding relapse. Basically, its will power which is the essential to overcoming this disorder. I believe the life you are living, the state you are in now, is the best form of treatment. I think your life is much better than others who i've seen in your position and you should be proud of your accomplishment, don't deprive yourself of congrats which you obviously deserve. All the best in the future, my prayers are with you.
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I think you need a routine and stick to it. Make a daily exercise plan for Monday to Saturday that is realistic. Nothing that will get you too fatigued or stressed out. And then just stick to it whether you are depressed or not. You will find going for walks, jogging, etc. and just getting out into the fresh air lifts your mood. You sound like you are doing very well, keep it up!
Monday, May 21, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Totally un-hireable.. I feel toxic
Totally un-hireable.. I feel toxic..?
27 y/o w/ humanities BA and on verge of economics MA with work experience in admin & light weight database reporting. I cannot get a gosh darn job. I average about 2 phone screens & one face-to-face per month for the last year. Not even my temp agency can get me a job, other than short term minimum wage jobs stuffing envelopes. Not to mention that job boards are plagued with head hunters & not the companies themselves. The real problem is that I have an offer but they keep doing background and drug screens on me & keep pushing my start date back. Its my pee & I did the work!! I don't get it, but we are on the verge of round 3. My unemployment is gone & I'm basically gonna starve to death or I'll join the military and die overseas. My gf on the other hand is pushing forward in her career. She doesn't even respect me anymore. Its so funny how it turned from me supporting her/us, to her supporting me/us, to her wanting independence. Its only been a year & we have been together for nearly 6 years. I just feel so helpless and tiny. I was packing my things up(preparing 4 the worst) and I noted the price tag on shoe boxes n stuff. What I wouldn't give to have that money back. I actually went to the bank and they acknowledge I've had the account for 18 years, funny cause I have about 18 dollars. Its almost embarrassing to have nice things knowing that my bank account is empty. Thanks for reading. I ♥♥ the answers community!
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Hey, I know the feeling but I don't have degree. I am enlisting in the Air Force. Look, you should consider it because the amount of people who are killed is small. You will only be killed if you go for a position in which you will see combat. (infantry or security forces) There are plenty of jobs that involve sitting behind a desk in the military. And guess what, if you tell your girl this maybe she will respect you. Then you can get married and if you do this the military will pay for you two to live either on base or off base. Also, you have a bachelor's degree so you wouldn't have to enlist, you could go in to train as an officer! Check out http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup/a/recruiter.htm and make sure you go with an open mind. You will not regret it if you can stand to lose a bit of freedom for the duration of basic training and part of job training school.
27 y/o w/ humanities BA and on verge of economics MA with work experience in admin & light weight database reporting. I cannot get a gosh darn job. I average about 2 phone screens & one face-to-face per month for the last year. Not even my temp agency can get me a job, other than short term minimum wage jobs stuffing envelopes. Not to mention that job boards are plagued with head hunters & not the companies themselves. The real problem is that I have an offer but they keep doing background and drug screens on me & keep pushing my start date back. Its my pee & I did the work!! I don't get it, but we are on the verge of round 3. My unemployment is gone & I'm basically gonna starve to death or I'll join the military and die overseas. My gf on the other hand is pushing forward in her career. She doesn't even respect me anymore. Its so funny how it turned from me supporting her/us, to her supporting me/us, to her wanting independence. Its only been a year & we have been together for nearly 6 years. I just feel so helpless and tiny. I was packing my things up(preparing 4 the worst) and I noted the price tag on shoe boxes n stuff. What I wouldn't give to have that money back. I actually went to the bank and they acknowledge I've had the account for 18 years, funny cause I have about 18 dollars. Its almost embarrassing to have nice things knowing that my bank account is empty. Thanks for reading. I ♥♥ the answers community!
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Hey, I know the feeling but I don't have degree. I am enlisting in the Air Force. Look, you should consider it because the amount of people who are killed is small. You will only be killed if you go for a position in which you will see combat. (infantry or security forces) There are plenty of jobs that involve sitting behind a desk in the military. And guess what, if you tell your girl this maybe she will respect you. Then you can get married and if you do this the military will pay for you two to live either on base or off base. Also, you have a bachelor's degree so you wouldn't have to enlist, you could go in to train as an officer! Check out http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup/a/recruiter.htm and make sure you go with an open mind. You will not regret it if you can stand to lose a bit of freedom for the duration of basic training and part of job training school.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Question about Joint Degree Programs
Question about Joint Degree Programs?
When I graduate, I will have a BA in Political Science, which may not seem much, but it is a step closer to what I want to do with my life. I would like to go to law school, and also have a joint-degree, so I can have something to fall back on. I would like to practice corporate, health, environmental, or human rights law one day. Or get a job in Homeland Security But, I want to live on a reasonable salary (80k+), so I thought about getting another degree with my Juris Doctor. What will help me ring in the most money? I would like to go into Politics later, and become a mayor or state legislator. I would like to begin work in Homeland Security, Healthcare, Environment or Human Rights. A JD with.... MA in Political Science MA in Economics MA in Philosophy MA in Humanities MBA (Masters of Business Administration) MPP (Masters of Public Policy) MPA (Masters of Public Administration) MPH (Masters of Public Health) PhD (Philosophy, Political Science, Economics) MD (Doctor of Medicine) MEM (Master of Environmental Management) MRP (Master of Regional Planning) Master Of Arts In Arab Studies Master of Health Administration
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Well, I know that your question is not about getting into law school, but I just wanted to give a small suggestion on that: don't major in political science. It's better to try something that will set you apart and help you attain a better-paying job ultimately, which will not be achieved by a political science degree. Philosophy is a VERY good area to get a Bachelors degree in, because philosophy does a good job at helping you learn thought processes, etc. My father's cousin is currently a university professor and she got an AWESOME score on her LSAT, which she credits to her philosophy background. There have also been studies which support this. Not to mention, it's VERY relevant to law and the study of it. If you plan on going into homeland security or maybe defense, some schools offer a BA in Criminal Justice with a concentration in military science or national defense. You will definitely want to have some internships and establish plenty of social networks - two VERY important things that will help you get some amazing jobs. A warning to you is this: law is a VERY demanding course of study and can be very rigorous. You may want to attain a Masters in your other field of study BEFORE attending school for your JD. Typically, a Masters (of course, with respect to the field) can be attained from anywhere around a few months or a year to two years - also contingent upon the hours required for the degree and the hours you take, etc. Try to get a degree in a field relative to the field you want to work in with your JD. Hope that makes sense:) Best of luck! :)
When I graduate, I will have a BA in Political Science, which may not seem much, but it is a step closer to what I want to do with my life. I would like to go to law school, and also have a joint-degree, so I can have something to fall back on. I would like to practice corporate, health, environmental, or human rights law one day. Or get a job in Homeland Security But, I want to live on a reasonable salary (80k+), so I thought about getting another degree with my Juris Doctor. What will help me ring in the most money? I would like to go into Politics later, and become a mayor or state legislator. I would like to begin work in Homeland Security, Healthcare, Environment or Human Rights. A JD with.... MA in Political Science MA in Economics MA in Philosophy MA in Humanities MBA (Masters of Business Administration) MPP (Masters of Public Policy) MPA (Masters of Public Administration) MPH (Masters of Public Health) PhD (Philosophy, Political Science, Economics) MD (Doctor of Medicine) MEM (Master of Environmental Management) MRP (Master of Regional Planning) Master Of Arts In Arab Studies Master of Health Administration
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Well, I know that your question is not about getting into law school, but I just wanted to give a small suggestion on that: don't major in political science. It's better to try something that will set you apart and help you attain a better-paying job ultimately, which will not be achieved by a political science degree. Philosophy is a VERY good area to get a Bachelors degree in, because philosophy does a good job at helping you learn thought processes, etc. My father's cousin is currently a university professor and she got an AWESOME score on her LSAT, which she credits to her philosophy background. There have also been studies which support this. Not to mention, it's VERY relevant to law and the study of it. If you plan on going into homeland security or maybe defense, some schools offer a BA in Criminal Justice with a concentration in military science or national defense. You will definitely want to have some internships and establish plenty of social networks - two VERY important things that will help you get some amazing jobs. A warning to you is this: law is a VERY demanding course of study and can be very rigorous. You may want to attain a Masters in your other field of study BEFORE attending school for your JD. Typically, a Masters (of course, with respect to the field) can be attained from anywhere around a few months or a year to two years - also contingent upon the hours required for the degree and the hours you take, etc. Try to get a degree in a field relative to the field you want to work in with your JD. Hope that makes sense:) Best of luck! :)
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Question about getting a law degree
Question about getting a law degree.....?
When I graduate, I will have a BA in Political Science, which may not seem much, but it is a step closer to what I want to do with my life. I would like to go to law school, and also have a joint-degree, so I can have something to fall back on. I would like to practice corporate, health, environmental, or human rights law one day. Or get a job in Homeland Security But, I want to live on a reasonable salary (80k+), so I thought about getting another degree with my Juris Doctor. What will help me ring in the most money? I would like to go into Politics later, and become a mayor or state legislator. I would like to begin work in Homeland Security, Healthcare, Environment or Human Rights. A JD with.... MA in Political Science MA in Economics MA in Philosophy MA in Humanities MBA (Masters of Business Administration) MPP (Masters of Public Policy) MPA (Masters of Public Administration) MPH (Masters of Public Health) PhD (Philosophy, Political Science, Economics) MD (Doctor of Medicine) MEM (Master of Environmental Management) MRP (Master of Regional Planning) Master Of Arts In Arab Studies Master of Health Administration
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Hmmm . . . a JD/MBA is a popular, and maybe the most practical, combination for business and corporate law. It might also give you flexibility in moving from the law to the business side of things. I would maybe investigate the MPP and MPA programs, given your interests, though. I know Harvard has the Kennedy School of Government, if you have the opportunity to attend. Do investigate all degrees and schools thoroughly, and if you are in college now do ask your placement/alumni office to try to give you information and put you in touch with practitioners already out in the world to gain their advice. It's always good to see a question like this, where someone is interested in planning their future. Good luck!
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the money is not dependent upon your degree. it sounds like you want to avoid litigation, although you will still find plenty of it in the fields of corporate, health or environmental nevertheless, I would suggest MPA, MPH or Master of Health Admin.
When I graduate, I will have a BA in Political Science, which may not seem much, but it is a step closer to what I want to do with my life. I would like to go to law school, and also have a joint-degree, so I can have something to fall back on. I would like to practice corporate, health, environmental, or human rights law one day. Or get a job in Homeland Security But, I want to live on a reasonable salary (80k+), so I thought about getting another degree with my Juris Doctor. What will help me ring in the most money? I would like to go into Politics later, and become a mayor or state legislator. I would like to begin work in Homeland Security, Healthcare, Environment or Human Rights. A JD with.... MA in Political Science MA in Economics MA in Philosophy MA in Humanities MBA (Masters of Business Administration) MPP (Masters of Public Policy) MPA (Masters of Public Administration) MPH (Masters of Public Health) PhD (Philosophy, Political Science, Economics) MD (Doctor of Medicine) MEM (Master of Environmental Management) MRP (Master of Regional Planning) Master Of Arts In Arab Studies Master of Health Administration
Politics - 2 Answers
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Hmmm . . . a JD/MBA is a popular, and maybe the most practical, combination for business and corporate law. It might also give you flexibility in moving from the law to the business side of things. I would maybe investigate the MPP and MPA programs, given your interests, though. I know Harvard has the Kennedy School of Government, if you have the opportunity to attend. Do investigate all degrees and schools thoroughly, and if you are in college now do ask your placement/alumni office to try to give you information and put you in touch with practitioners already out in the world to gain their advice. It's always good to see a question like this, where someone is interested in planning their future. Good luck!
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the money is not dependent upon your degree. it sounds like you want to avoid litigation, although you will still find plenty of it in the fields of corporate, health or environmental nevertheless, I would suggest MPA, MPH or Master of Health Admin.
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