Bipolar disorder is a serious brain illness. It is also called manic-depressive illness or manic depression. Children and teens with bipolar disorder should get treatment involving medication and different kinds of psychotherapy, or "talk" therapy, that can help bipolar disorder. If you think your child may have bipolar disorder, make an appointment with your family doctor to talk about the symptoms you notice
This is the type of story we hear quite often. People come to us to have their life story written as a form of therapy. By telling the story, they can bring closure and come to terms with abuse, trauma, disappointment and grief.
The sheer joy which comes from finally - finally! - processing this epic journey is an act of magic by itself. It's the lemon juice that reveals the invisible ink of my medical stories. I need to keep writing. I feel a quiet confidence to attend all the ones yet to come.