Tag: depression
What Is The New Name For This Blog? Contest Winners Announced
I was overwhelmed and honored to have over 100 blog names submitted. I originally planned to go with something more professional rather than it sounding like a personal blog. On the other hand, my writing is usually pretty light-hearted and I felt like the name should reflect that. Torn between each, my mind went back […]
Name the Blog Contest Changes
I’ve made a small change to the rules in the Name The Blog Contest. For those who don’t know, I am renaming my blog from “How Is Bradley” to something else. Here are the rules: The name of the blog must contain the word “bipolar”. I’d prefer if the name had both “bipolar” and “depression” […]
The Name Game: Win A Prize
It’s time to play the name game! I’m considering changing the name of this blog. One reason is I hope to post more frequently about mental health news and information rather than the focus to be all centered on me. Oh. I’ll keep posting about my personal exploits, I’m way too self-centered to let that change, […]
The Best Bench in Town: Being Homeless
Here in Los Angeles we have tours of the stars homes, celebrity death tours, tours of the artwork in subway stations, Hollywood Forever cemetery tours, Universal Studio Tours, and many, many more. I, however, would be happy to give you a free tour that is both interesting and practical. I can offer the Homeless tour. […]
Wednesday’s Quote: Elizabeth Wurtzel
In a strange way, I had fallen in love with my depression. Dr. Sterling was right about that. I loved it because I thought it was all I had. I thought depression was the part of my character that made me worthwhile. I thought so little of myself, felt that I had such scant offerings […]
Wednesday’s Quote: Vincent Van Gogh
I’m doing something a little different this week. Instead of posting one quote, I decided to post this wonderful tribute to Vincent Van Gough. I’ve posted this before, but those of you who know my passion for Vincent shouldn’t be surprised that I decided to post it again. I’m sure I’ll post again in the […]
Loneliness
Loneliness has been bugging me lately. It’s a strange thing. I believe, in most peoples head, the word “loneliness” conjures up a picture of a person sitting alone in a room feeling sad. That’s fair. But, someone wiser than me once said, “There’s nowhere more lonely than a crowded room.” I can’t remember who said […]
Wednesday’s Quote: Jane Pauley
I think I’ve posted this before, however, I think it applies to so many of us bloggers that it bears repeating: A diagnosis is burden enough without being burdened by secrecy and shame. – Jane Pauley
Peaceful Easy Feeling
Last week I mentioned that due to a series of panic attacks I did not get an essay turned in, so I did the math and determined that the best final grade I was capable of was a “C”. I discussed this with my professor and he encouraged me to drop the class and take it […]