Hello you guys, I just got a briefing of the conversation taking place and want to apologize for not taking a more active part in the group development. Part of the reason is  that after a few months of posting interesting articles conducive to dialoge or perhaps debate, there has not been considerable response and I grew weary of posting anymore.

 

I can definitelly relate to bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADD and, what I pick up to be the core of the conversation, Depression.

 

Fortunatelly, I found the right cocktail medication package early on in this diagnosis and my symptoms have improved considerably. I still suffer from ADD and boredome which are two of the symptoms I struggle with still. They however are "minor" symmptoms as the suicidal thoughts and the manic rage episodes have subsided, once again, thanks to the cocktail of medications the doctor has put me on.

 

I hope to continue interacting more with you all as time goes by.

 

Been catching up with the economy and political news of the day today, as a new presidency takes shape. Hopefully part of that "stimulus package" will involve research and development into some of the issues that we struggle with.

 

I wanted to also mention I am a recovering alcoholic and addict, as having an external support group has helped me withstand the lack of counseling and Behavior Therapy people like me need to overcome some of the issues I deal with.

 

Anyway, nice talking with you all, take care, and God bless.

 

More soon to come. Thanks for being here and estabkishing the rapport we need to get the group going somewhere.

 

Ed