The Rant: AA’s Mental Health Problem
It’s ignorant to think that people with mood disorders can just power through their days with the help of God and the steps. It just doesn’t work that way. Some of us need medication because of our conditions.
The Rant: Drugs and Alcohol Interfere at Concerts
I’ve been to my fair share of concerts — around 600 according to my estimation, most of them punk shows. And one thing that is always ubiquitous is weed. If you have to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol in order to enjoy a concert, you’re doing it wrong.
The Rant: Top Things NOT to Say to Someone With Bipolar Disorder
We’ve all encountered people who don’t understand our disease. Whether they’re ignorant and don’t believe bipolar is a real affliction or they just can’t comprehend it, there will always be naysayers or those who can’t sympathize. Here’s a roundup of questions and statements we with bipolar hate being asked or told.
The Rant: Stop Using The Insults ‘Psycho’ and ‘Schizo’
This week marks Schizophrenia Awareness Week. Therefore, I bring you this story in hopes of helping to break the stigma. Mental illness in the news is usually reported when something horrific happens. A homicide. A mass shooting. Infanticide. However, mentally ill people are more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators themselves.
Weather And Sports Are Never Bipolar
Does it make you angry to see stories like these? “Colorado’s Bipolar Weather” “Bipolar Cowboys Drop Game to Ravens.” Best comments might be used in upcoming blog post.
The Rant: Fox News Calls Bipolar ‘The Latest Fad’ and a ‘Created’ Illness
Fox News host Tom Sullivan really stepped in it Jan. 28 on his radio show. While he stopped short of calling a guest “crazy,” he just may deserve the title himself. “I think bipolar is like the latest fad. Everybody and their brother is getting diagnosed with bipolar.”
The Rant: Antidepressants Cause Mass Murder?
This article will make your skin crawl. It’s chock full of lies and assumptions gone awry. You will want to scream after reading it. It’s a scare-mongering piece of hogwash that panders to card-carrying NRA members.
The Rant: We’re Not All Raving Maniacal Killers
The news just doesn’t get us. There’s the old saying “If it bleeds, it leads.” And it’s true. Nevermind the bipolar teacher or lawyer or athlete who contributes to society splendidly.
