Dastein
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I'm a Mental Health Blogger and author specializing in Manic Depressive Illness & Addiction. My goal is to make this community a safe place for everyone to come and discuss their struggles, provide advice to other readers and work together to make a better future for all of us.
MY BLOGS
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Struggling with the Elephant in the Room
http://manicdepressiveblog.wordpress.com/
I'm a Mental Health Blogger and author specializing in Manic Depressive Illness & Addiction. This blog is a growing community that provides people with a safe place to discuss and help others with mental illness.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 27 )
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Why A Change in Perspective Is Needed To Escape the Prison of Your Mind
There was a sharp knock at my door breaking the unending silence. Panic set in immediately as my mind raced. Could it be someone coming to kill me? Was it one o... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2016 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Hello Old (and New) Friends It Has Been Far Too Long: Introversion Vs...
It has been far too long since I last posted, in fact for awhile there I had forgotten about this blog. So color me surprised when I logged into wordpress a wee... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
When Drugs and Mental Health Mix, An Analytic Approach
Former Senator George McGovern once said the following in regards to his daughter Terry’s death: she “…was dealt a double cruel hand: the companion demons... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2014 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Computer is Back Online, But My Mind is Clouded
It’s weird writing this post on a computer instead of a phone. For the last few months (maybe more, as time seems to be “off”) I’ve been using my phone for... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2014 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
The Weird and Confusing Life of David Stein
http://blog.amerihopealliance.com/blog/dont-let-industry-confusion-stand-in-the-way-of-actionIt’s been awhile since I last post. It seems this has become a habi... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2014 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Introversion Saturday- A Retrospective on Introverts Struggling in an Extroverte...
Today’s post is going to be short, as I’m preparing for my next major piece: an examination of introversion in today’s society. Read more
Posted on 12 April 2014 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
First Article Published on Answers.com
Well I did it, i got my first article published on answers.com entitled, How Dehydration can Cause Depression to Worsen. An examination of the impact dehydratio... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2014 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Success
Although it hasn’t been published yet, I finally submitted my first article to answers.com!!! This is huge it’s my first step towards my dream of becoming a... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2014 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
The Cautionary Tale of a 28-year Old Introverted Virgin
As the title states this post will be about a 28 year old introverted virgin: me. This is a problem I’ve struggled with for a long time. For whatever reason I’v... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2014 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Another New Beginning
It’s been quite a few months since I’ve said hi, and it bums me out that I had forgotten what my greatest passion is: writing. Read more
Posted on 21 March 2014 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
It’s a New Day, I’m Feeling Slightly Better- Today’s Post is on Ways to Deal wit...
A New Day, A new BeginningSo far today has been a lot better then yesterday, I guess writing out my frustrations helped to ease my mind, I still feel the same... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Why Do I Spend So Much Time Avoiding My Life and Responsibility?? Why Am I So...
I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I spend quite a bit of time procrastinating and avoiding my responsibilities. My heart is racing right now because I’m... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Manic Depressive Illness: Looking at the Root of My Mental Health and Examining...
Root of LifeI hope everyone has been having a great week and hopefully things haven’t gotten too bad…I wanted to start this post by saying how hard it’s been... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Domino Demands: Can I Haz Ur Blog Post
As I’m sitting here falling asleep in front of my computer, I realized I hadn’t posted today. I don’t want to break my promise of writing everyday for 30 days,... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Withdrawal Hell Consumes Me
Today started out so promising, but as the day wore on my withdrawals got worse. Now I’m just a pile of nerves looking for various things to do while I wait... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Life Is Confusion and My Mind is Filled With Broken Memories
(www.empowernetwork.com) I really don’t know how to start this post so I will just write whatever comes to my head. The reason is that I’m scared to write. Read more
Posted on 09 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Even When I’m Stable, It Feels Like I’m Lost in a Dark Hole
Right now I’m going through hell. As usual I ran out of my subutex and now I’m experiencing horrible opiate withdrawals. Every month I do this, and every time... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Tomorrow I Start My 30 Day Posting Challenge
I finally decided that I want to write a post every day for a month. This will be a great way to get me back into writing as well as build my confidence. Read more
Posted on 06 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Hope for a Better Future Or Am I Just a Confused Mess?
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning. -Albert Einstein Does hope really exist? Can we learn... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY -
Is Life Hopeless? My Time in the Shower Confirmed This
Isn’t it the moment of most profound doubt that gives birth to new certainties? Perhaps hopelessness is the very soil that nourishes human hope; perhaps one... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY
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