a writer/blogger who chronicles her experiences with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and other treatments for depression/bipolar disorder in her online journal, "The ECT Chronicles: Jumpstarting a Life with a Little Spark to the Head."
Lives with a cat named Simon, named partly after one of her favorite musicians, Mr. Paul Simon.
can be caught playing around on twitter...
I am a divorced Christian female and just starting bi polar treatment. I struggled with depression for years, and sadly, no provider picked up on my bi polar disorder until an episode of extreme mania nearly destroyed my life. One thing that was not destroyed was my faith in God, and He has empowered me in many ways during this journey.
I enjoy a number of hobbies, from crafts to writing,...
Professional activity:
2001 - Columbia University, Dartmouth (USA);
2002 - Georgetown University, Washington, New Hampshire, Dartmouth (USA);
2003-2004 years - Bergen (Norway);
since 2004 - University of Illinois (USA)
Specialization:
Treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders
Business:
Private pharmacological clinic in Dallas, Texas (USA)
Family...
Licensed clinical social worker with 25 years experience in the treatment of trauma, anxiety disorders, depression and grief. Lecturer/trainer on Verbal First Aid to medical, military and corporate groups. Co-author, The Worst is Over (2002) and Verbal First Aid (2010). Psychotherapist and classical homeopath in private practice in New Mexico with national client base. Author of numerous...
I have borderline personality disorder and the spin -offs of major depression and anxiety that go with it.
Despite this I have a daughter and a husband who give me a reason to keep going when things get tough.
I am determined to improve my quality of life. I also try to advocate for myself to get treatment for BPD which is very difficult where I live.
I try to keep myself busy with crafts...
A single 46 year old, I was diagnosed with colon cancer in September 2008. First surgery was for removal of 1 foot of colon, second surgery cancer had spread to ovary.
Started chemo therapy in February did a round of 12 treatments, presently awaiting scans.
Today after 2 months since last chemo, living with a couple of side effects, numbness and pain in both hands and feet. It's called...
20-something female blogger. Diagnoses are borderline personality disorder and complex post-traumatic stress disorder with psychotic and dissociative features, bipolar II disorder, clinical depression and social anxiety. Current treatments are psychodynamic psychotherapy, 225mg Venlafaxine daily and 400mg Quetiapine daily.
Michelle L. Taylor is the Wellness Program Director at Monarch Health Promotions in Tucson, AZ. She is a clinical educator, health coach, certified tobacco treatment specialist, and certified asthma educator.
A Texan, a mom, a librarian....that's me! Also, a person with Parkinson's Disease who wants to help other PWP become better informed about treatments, symptoms and therapies.
