I am a 58 year old caucasian man who lives in Brisbane Australia. I have bipolar II disorder and generalised anxiety disorder. I have lupus and ankylosing spondylitis. I am single but I have been married and I have a son. I am semi retired as a consequence of my health issues.
My aim for this blog is to raise awareness of the underlying biology of mental illness. I believe that as awareness of the biology of mental illness is increased, stigma and discrimination will be reduced. Some of the shame and guilt associated with mental health issues can be eradicated and with it untold pain and suffering.
Along the way I will discuss various related aspects of mental health including my experiences with bipolar II disorder and anxiety. I will also blog about autoimmune conditions that share common biological and psychological characteristics with mental illnesses.
If you are affected by a mental health disorder or an autoimmune disorder in any way, I hope this blog is helpful to you.
Eve's Gift 