Category Archives: Difference and Diversity

manic depression – Jimi Hendrix

Posted on May 19, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Ever tried listening to Jimi Hendrix here and substituting the words “bipolar mood disorder”? – it just doesn’t have a soul. Manic depression is touching my soul I know what I want but I just don’t know How to, go … Continue reading →

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secret life of the manic depressive – Stephen Fry

Posted on May 17, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

An excellent two part BBC documentary with Stephen Fry: an exploration of what it means to live with mania and depression – manic depresion as he calls it, or “bipolar disorder” as the [M]admen would have us call it… Fry tells … Continue reading →

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Lithium

Posted on May 13, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

…. Lithium lyrics Songwriters: Cobain, Kurt; Novoselic, Krist; Grohl, David; I’m so happy ’cause today I found my friends They’re in my head I’m so ugly, that’s okay ‘Cause so are you Broke our mirrors Sunday morning is everyday For all … Continue reading →

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My Inner Gollum – Brian Moore

Posted on May 13, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Brian Moore on Desert Island Discs – a long running BBC Radio show – a a frank and personal interview on an imaginary desert island: the interviewee gets to take six tunes to their island, to play each on the show … Continue reading →

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the drugs don’t work

Posted on May 12, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

two versions – you choose All this talk of getting old It’s getting me down my love Like a cat in a bag, waiting to drown This time I’m comin’ down And I hope you’re thinking of me As you … Continue reading →

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TVO – Mental Health Matters

Posted on May 7, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

TVO series on mental health culminates with fours shows this week…two taped yesterday at Hart House, U of T. TVO’s The Agenda has been running a regular series on mental heath the last couple of months – we’ve featured it … Continue reading →

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New name for PTSD could mean less stigma

Posted on May 7, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Article in Washingon Post Fri May 5th about US Army trying to convince the “generals” of the American Psychiatric Association to change the name of PTSD: many troops find the “disorder” label to be disabling, leading to many not seeking help … Continue reading →

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If you hear a voice inside your head…

Posted on May 6, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

If you hear a voice inside your head telling you not to paint, go ahead and paint. The voice will go away. Vincent Van Gogh man, could that guy paint…. Related articles Hearing Voices – Religion or Madness? (recoverynetworktoronto.wordpress.com) “60 Minutes” Overtime: … Continue reading →

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hit me with your rhythm stick

Posted on May 5, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

for blockeads the world over In the deserts of Sudan And the gardens of Japan From Milan to Yukatan Every womans, every man Hit me with your rhythm stick Hit me, hit me Je t’adore, ich leibe dich Hit me, … Continue reading →