Nobody is immune to toxic relationships and, potential sources are all around us, friendship groups, classmates, colleagues, spouses, family, romantic partners. A toxic relationship detracts from our lives. No matter how much we put into the relationship, we feel unappreciated, belittled, just not good enough. Having a mental illness can expose us to an greaterContinue reading “Toxic Relationships And Mental Health”
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Am I Defined by My Mental Illness?
Lately I have read blogs and articles with titles like “Don’t be defined by your mental illness” or something similar. These articles, written by well meaning authors with first hand experience, advise us not to allow our mental illness to intrude into the way we live our everyday lives, the way we make decisions, orContinue reading “Am I Defined by My Mental Illness?”
Bipolar by the Numbers
Bipolar by the numbers. You are not alone. Having a feel for how widespread bipolar is can be comforting. At the same time, some of the statistics are confronting and should be a call to action for all of us. More to follow. By the year 2020, bipolar disorder will be the sixth leading causeContinue reading “Bipolar by the Numbers”
Eve’s Gift
In human genetics, the most common ancestor of all living humans is known as Mitochondrial Eve, who I shall call Eve. Think of her as the biblical Eve if you wish. Eve lived between 100,000 and 200,000 years ago in southern Africa (or Eden if you like). The point is; DNA has passed down throughContinue reading “Eve’s Gift”
Australian Mental Health by the Numbers
In October 2019, the Australian Government Productivity Commission released the Mental Health Draft Report Volume 1 https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/mental-health. The inquiry is about the mental health and wellbeing of Australia’s population, the prevention and early detection of mental illness, and treatment for those who have a diagnosed condition. The need and urgency for reform in mental healthContinue reading “Australian Mental Health by the Numbers”
About the author
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 forContinue reading “About the author”
Eve's Gift 