Category Archives: Medical Profession

Re-blog of The Toxic Degeneration of the American Mind and Its Violent Outcome… By Dr. Gabriel Cousens

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

The Toxic Degeneration of the American Mind and Its Violent Outcome  03/22/2018     Blog Although there is a worldwide trend of increasing violence, massacres, assassinations, and human atrocities, (in which the US is not even listed in the top 25 countries for … Continue reading →

Posted in Cause & Effect, Child Rearing, Cult, Drugs, education, Emotional Health, Family, Fathers, Gun Control, Hate vs Sanity, Judeo-Christian, Medical Profession, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Parenting, Pharmaceuticals, President Trump, Problem Solving, Recreational Drugs, Responsibility, Snowflakes, Society, Trump, Violence | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

“Paper Tigers” Do Not Make Good Candidates For Friendships

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

The paper  tigers I speak of are people with varying degrees of Narcissistic Personally Disorder.  A Paper Tiger is usually someone who appears threatening,  but is ineffective when they are found out. I have known three who I have considered, … Continue reading →

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Bipolar Anxiety or Bipolar and Anxiety

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

Originally posted on Write into the Light:
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness marked by extreme mood episodes ranging from mania to depression.  Anxiety can be a symptom of bipolar disorder as stated by Dr. Emil Kraepelin, back in 1921. …

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Be Proactive & Knowledgeable About Healthcare Insurance and Legal Rights

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I recently learned a lot about problems that can occur between a doctor’s orders and a screening procedure. Questions need to be asked and answered at many levels that include insurance providers, both primary and secondary, and all billing departments … Continue reading →

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How Do We Spot Problems And Conquer Suicide?

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I recently read about a businessman and politician in AZ who committed suicide this week. He was only in his mid 50’s. I felt compelled to write about depression and suicide after reading about his death. Here is what I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar, Blame, Cause & Effect, Child Rearing, Common Sense, communication, depression, Drugs, education, Emotional Health, emotions, Family, Fear, Friendship, Generation, Grief, Hate vs Sanity, Health care, Human Nature, Medical Profession, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Mentoring, Parenting, Pharmaceuticals, Problem Solving, Responsibility, Robin Williams, Society, Suicide, Support for Seniors, Therapy, Therapy writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Thoughts For A Newly Diagnosed Person With Bipolar Disorder

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I think by the time a person receives their diagnosis of being bipolar they might be feeling overwhelmed. Figuring out what has been the cause of their experiences can be a relief, but there must be a million questions exploding … Continue reading →

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A Small Mentoring Group Shares Memories of Robin Williams…And Their Own Struggles

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I belong to a small group of ladies who all suffer from severe depression, are bipolar, or have a family member or friend with serious issues. We meet regularly and discuss whatever we need to talk about. Our recent meeting … Continue reading →

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WHAT IS THE REAL COST OF BULLYING CHILDREN

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I wrote this a number of years ago and the message rings true today as well. I think bullying could be why some kids turn to drugs and end up overdosing. I think juvenile suicide is often linked to being … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar, Black Lives Matter, Blame, Cause & Effect, Child Rearing, communication, depression, Drugs, education, Emotional Health, emotions, Family, Fear, Grief, Growth, Human Nature, Life Process, Medical Profession, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Parent love, Parenting, Problem Solving, Responsibility, Robin Williams, shame, Society, Stories from the heart, Suicide | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

BIPOLAR EPISODE IN REAL TIME : Right now!

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

Yes I am in the mist of an episode right this minute. I have been manic most of the last few days. This blog will probably not be my best writing, because I am having problems focusing and organizing my … Continue reading →

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