25 April 2011

What's in a name?

Bipolar                                                                          Manic-Depression

One is short and concise.                                                 The other long and descriptive.  

Neither means much to the layman. the untouched. the normal. But to those of us who struggle with. deal with. exist with. this illness. this albatross. this burden. it means more than you can begin to imagine. 

Alienation from family. Loss of friends. Gaps in careers/jobs. Extended absences from school. Unfinished plans. Impulsive behavior. shopping. sex. drinking. trips. creativity. lack of hygiene. euphoria. despair/depression. suicide. medication.



Bipolar                                                                                                                    Manic-Depression

Two words that mean the same  but give two very different impressions.

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