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a bipolar mind
by John D
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After my duty in dela Cerna Rehabilitation Center last July 28, 2006, I was in a state of too many preoccupations in my thoughts. Many things came to my mind, I feel elated as if I was in a heavenly situation because the program we had presented was a successful one that we captured the attention of our patients and divert their attentions. A moment afterwards, I became so pressured and seemed frantic because another thought ignited, I was thinking that I’m so dumped with so much projects, requirements, assignments and duty days. But then, the mood swings that I experienced were replaced with the thought that I still have a reading regarding cycloythymia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclothymia). So without hesitations, I hastily gaggled off towards the library and I scanned a handful of books about the topic I had. However, none of which I found in the library. So I opted to search in the internet. Fortunately, I grabbed one. To add, it is very interesting and too dramatic.
The article I had about cyclothymia was in fact a very genuine depiction of how an elderly man suffered and struggled to survive from this lunatic condition. Many people especially here in our country, have no idea of what particular disorder is this and true enough when they would say, “Buang na na!”. Instead of understanding better the condition of the person, stereotype labeling was exerted and prejudice emerged as seen in the public. How silly are these people. As for this issue, they should be informed and corrected of their misconceptions.
At this point, I came to realize that we should have controls over ourselves that we need to be more aware of what has been happening to us moment by moment. Yes, there should be equilibrium and homeostasis in our personalities. On the case of that 88 year old man stricken with stroke, the cyclothymic disorder was a predisposing factor that subsequently precipitated to cause bipolar affective disorder after the stroke. It is just sad to note that it was a “double switch” effect on the part of the client. Poor man that he have to experience this kind situation. I remember then those elderly persons scattering on the pavements begging for alms, what if these people would have the same illness like this old man diagnosed to having cyclothymia and bipolar disorder? I hope and pray it would be other way around. People nowadays can’t even afford to buy their medicine. Poverty is rampant.
By the way, I’m not insane or lunatic just because I had mood swings, it was perhaps on the pressure I had for this past few days and that I should not be happy all the time. I just need coping skills as for this time. Right now, I am understanding and appreciating the nature of my job for the benefit of those mentally- challenged patients.
Date added 2008-02-04 23:37:37
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