Six months symptom free. My therapist’s goal for me is to not have any hypomanic or depressive episodes for the next six months. It seems like a good goal to work toward. Perhaps, that’s an indicator that I no longer need his services. Perhaps, my illness will then be considered to be in remission. Call it [...]
Archive for December, 2007
Symptom Free
Posted in December 2007, tagged mixed episode, symptom, therapy on December 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The Rainbow Center
Posted in December 2007, tagged clubhouse, rehabilitation on December 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The Rainbow Center is not a drop-in center, nor does it have any connection to the gay and lesbian population. Rather, it is a clubhouse in Des Moines, Iowa, completely run by the severely mentally ill. The “work” of maintaining the clubhouse is the the rehabilitation program. The camaraderie and opportunities to learn new skills have drawn [...]
