Bipolar, Anxiety and Mental Disorders

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Comment by Marcy Rubin on October 10, 2010 at 3:21pm

Tue Oct 12th Live Discussion: DO Mental Health Awareness Campaigns change the perception of the illness?

2010 marks the 20th anniversary of congress establishing the first week in October as Mental Health Awareness week. Advocates worldwide have joined together to campaign this years theme "Changing Attitudes Changing Lives." With so many people speaking up I wonder how come I haven't seen any public representation of the campaign? Don't get me wrong NAMI, DBSA and many other groups, organizations and advocates host all kinds of awareness events but if you are not already involved in the mental health community how would you know?

Lets face it most illnesses raise awareness through education, facts and asking for donations to "find a cure." With bipolar and mental health we're still trying to conquer the stigma with a basic message, "don't be scared our symptoms can be managed." With all the images in the movies, on television and relayed in the news are we breaking the negative perception and enlisting people to rally towards acceptance?

Which brings me to question, Do awareness campaigns really change the perception of Mental Illness? On Tuesday October 12th at 8:00pm (EST) join me for this months hour of sharing opinions, thoughts, ideas, experiences and concerns.

Date: Tuesday October 12, 2010
Time: 8:00 pm (EST) 7:00 pm (CST) 5:00 pm (PT)
Call Duration: 1 Hour
Cost: Free (with the exception of your local phone charges)
Phone: 712- 432- 0075
Access PIN Code: 941044 # Dial the number, listen for the prompt to enter the Access PIN Code it's that simple to join the call

To keep informed of upcoming events and discussion simple sign up via my site. www.MarcyRubin.com

I do have a monthly E-Newsletter here's a LINK to this months post

~B Well~ Marcy

Comment by Marcy Rubin on May 10, 2010 at 5:14am

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join me tuesday May 11th for a Free interactive telecall. This months topic Bipolar Medications what's your Biggest struggle?

http://www.BipolarUnitedWorldwide.com

Comment by amanada peel on March 25, 2010 at 9:00pm

I would like to see that also Amanda and Marcy.

Hi Becky, thanks for joining. I know that finding the right meds. if frustrating and difficult - I have been trying to find the right combination for about 15 years! It's extremely frustrating for me because I've had a lot of terrible side effects and reactions to some of the medication I've tried - a few different pills made me cut myself and I was very lucky to make it to the hospital in time. Other pills have put me in a terrible rage where I broke everything and then others have made me so noncoherent I would walk into walls and couldn't even tell you my name - it's been a tough road!

Comment by Amanda Winters - the A+ Plan on March 25, 2010 at 8:47pm

I don't, but if you look at 20/20 and it was either this week's or last, you should def. be able to find it :)

Comment by Marcy Rubin on March 25, 2010 at 7:50pm

Amanda,
i missed it, do you remember the title of the episode maybe we can find it on 20/20 via the internet
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Comment by Amanda Winters - the A+ Plan on March 25, 2010 at 6:54pm

Did anyone see the recent 20/20 on mental disorders? It was quite interesting and insightful to those of us on the outside.

Comment by Marcy Rubin on March 25, 2010 at 5:34pm

Hi Becky,
what alternative methods have you found work for you?
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Comment by Becky Taylor on March 25, 2010 at 2:35pm

Hey there! It's so wonderful to find a support forum for wives that include a mental disorder disscussion. I have Borderline Personality Disorder, along with Depression and Anxiety. I have tried meds, but they don't work on me.

Comment by Marcy Rubin on March 15, 2010 at 4:32am

Hey Amanda
It's amazing how much we can find to write once we start rolling. Sounds like DBT is hitting home with you. DBT is an amazing coping tool once you get the hang of it. If you;re in a group with people you can resonate with and be supported by it makes the learning process a little more exciting. Ha HA HA OK I know it is completely boring but as you learned it gets better over time.

Anyway thanks for sharing your blog.
~Be Well~ Marcy

Comment by amanada peel on March 14, 2010 at 11:08pm

I have a new post on bipolar cocktail that you guys might like http://bipolarcocktail.blogspot.com/2010/03/wheres-mandz-been-this-...

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