Someone just sent me this post from craigslist:

I'll keep this short

-Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2001 but suffering since adolescence
-Kept the diagnosis hidden; those that know me think I am just a free-spirit spontaneous adventurous gal
-Experiencing rapid cycling, visual and auditory hallucinations, mixed moods, lack of concentration, short-term memory loss, unwarranted irritability,indecisiveness, extreme anxiety, clouded judgment, unrealistice expectations, lack of motivation, feelings of hopelessness,extreme hostility, reckless and excessive behaviour (once bought a brand new car with only $300 to my name because I convinced myself that I needed it even though I knew I couldn't afford it), thoughts of death and suicide

If anyone can relate, please respond. I have no one to turn to, and thanks to the wonderful healthcare system, i can't get proffessional help for another 6 wks. Please let me know that I am not alone.

Because of the stigma associated with behavioral helth, all info and correspondence will be confidential. No details about personal life outside of the disorder will be discussed (place of work, family and friends names, location of residence, etc.) and fake names will be used.

Let's send this person good wishes and encouragement so she can have some support till her healthcare kicks in. Go here to respond to her.

[The image is of Bill Withers, of "Lean on Me" fame. Let's make that TTWS Song of the Day for our friend on craigslist.]