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Does Carrie Fisher Exaggerate Her Manic-Depression?

Question by Megan: Does Carrie Fisher exaggerate her manic-depression? Star Wars star Carrie Fisher says that shes bipolar.People with severe clinical mental illness like manic-depression don’t rack up 100 credits,write movie scripts and best-selling books etc.And they certainly don’t appear on famous US talk shows boasting about how mentally ill they are.What do you think?Thanks Best answer: Answer by TillyShe is open with it, that it is all Hope this helped. Awnser mine? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120402103021AA4bgNJ Thanks your really nice. Answer by ApexI don’t understand the idea that Manic Depressives can’t/don’t “rack up 100 credits,write movie scripts and best-selling books etc” Read more... ...

Drug Treatment Alcoholism: Advanced Treatment for Alcoholism

...  the early 1930’s with the dawn of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), treatment for alcoholism has existed mostly as counseling and peer support. Yet, while some people have been able to rehabilitate through this process, many people are not successful and find themselves relapsing over and over again. While Alcoholics Anonymous is well intentioned, and indeed has helped many people recover from alcoholism, it does not address the underlying cause of alcoholism for an individual. It does not address the physical, psychological, or neurological reason or reasons why an individual is abusing alcohol. Read ...

How to Cope With Depression,Eating Disorders,and Anxiety?

Question by : How to cope with depression,eating disorders,and anxiety? Hello,I am a 14 year old female. I have always been the one that doesn’t follow the crowd,stands out,and my own person. I am fairly okay with that. It’s just that.. I’ve never fit into anywhere,like no one accepts me for me?Growing up, I was the girl that you would find in the corner reading a book. I am the same way. I love music,reading, and writing. I just keep to myself. I am a shy person mainly because my self esteem is horrible and I don’t know how to not be awkward. Give me a pencil and paper,I can tell you how I feel. Put me in front of others, I can barely look them in they eye. Read more... ...

Depression Help Counseling in Columbia, South Carolina – Jolie Moskel

...  Help Counseling In Columbia, South Carolina – Jolie Moskel – Helpful tips to battle depression and how you can get the best help for treatment. For an appointment with Jolie Moskel a counselor in Columbia, South Caroli…   Abilene, Big Country calendar for Monday and beyond MHAA Bipolar/Depression Peer Support Group, 6-8 p.m., Ministry of Counseling & Enrichment, 1502 N. First St. 325-673-2300. Free certified nurturing parent class (pregnancy to toddler), 6-8 p.m., Mission Church, North Third and Mockingbird streets. Read more on ReporterNews.com Read ...

No Support for Peer Support

...  Support For Peer Support “One of those replies said that they wanted to put money into ACT Teams, which is Assertive Community Treatment, and could no longer fund my position [at the Network].” … to mental health legislation in the province, particularly to the … Read more on The Media Co-op Persecuted Pastor's Unshakable Faith Inspires Inmates to Accept Christ The cramped, unhygienic facilities also aggravated Ugyen's asthma. He got little sleep, and his health deteriorated. ...