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Crazy for Life

Escapades of a bipolar princess.

by Victoria Maxwell

Victoria Maxwell is a playwright, actor, and lecturer. See full bio

April 28, 2009

Dating in the Midst of Mental Illness (Sex, Love & the Psych Ward - Part 1)

So you know when I mentioned I didn't forget about dating and romance just because I was diagnosed with a mental illness... or three? And that even in the hospital I thought I had met a potential soul mate... but that would be for another post? Well this is that post. Read More

April 21, 2009

Exercise Good for Depression: Whose Bright Idea Was That?

I am an avid runner...okay I should say I am an avid advocate of running. That is - I run on a regular basis now but don't necessarily enjoy doing it. Although I do run like my life depends on it sometimes and in a way - it does. Read More

April 17, 2009

This Won't Hurt a Bit, Really: Dating After Mental Illness

When I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and anxiety and...uh, psychosis (I usually hold off telling people that part) it's not like I suddenly stopped being interested in dating. Read More

April 16, 2009

Comparison Shopping for My Mental Illness

I, like 57 million Americans and 7 million Canadians, live with a mental illness. We are people with mental health ‘issues' or ‘consumers'. That's our official title: mental health consumers. Read More

Depression Basics

Some 15 million Americans struggle with depression—an illness that comes in many forms—from major depression and seasonal affective disorder, to dysthymia and bipolar disorder.

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