Rory's Write Place

Episode 24 – Mood Cycling

I explain the difference between flat depression and mood cycling, and how these two terms should be used in relation to antidepressants and mood stabilizers.

Episode 23 – Opposite Emotion Action

My next DBT appointment discussed opposite emotion action and a way to possibly control emotion turning into mood by counting off instead of following trains of thought.

Episode 22 – Non-judgmental Stance

My second DBT session focused on mindfulness techniques leading to rational mind and taking a non-judgmental stance, especially on the self.

Episode 21 – My Life Worth Living

I explain the three states of mind and the ultimate goal of DBT.

Episode 20 – Dialectic Behavioral Therapy

I talk about dialectic behavioral therapy and explain my intention to document my own journey throughout my treatment.

Episode 19 – Mania and Hypomania (Part 2)

I discuss the specific details of my most recent hypomanic episode.

Episode 18 – Mania and Hypomania (Part 1)

Here are some definitions of mania and hypomania in relation to bipolar disorder.