I read amazing research on the biological pathways of bipolar disorder.  Exciting research which explains the mechanism of the disorder and gives explanations as to why lithium and anticonvulsants are effective as they are.  I was amazed and ecstatic and shocked to find such research on a disorder that has always had someone elusive pathophysiology ( Read more... )

So now that I figured out how to change my layout and make it cool, I'm far more inclined to post to this thing. Also, now that 90% of my friends have gone from the area, livejournal is going to be hearing all of my exciting stories. Poor livejournal ( Read more... )

I spent my Thanksgiving at the beach with three adorable children, their parents, and the nanny who is a horrible influence and has corrupted me like woah in the few months I've known her. But, I did manage to convince her to dye her hair pink as well, so for once in my life I got to be a bad influence. Record the date, my friends. The chances ( Read more... )

My little sister arrived home from Wellesley yesterday evening and came to my house for the very first time! She brought with her a beautiful journal, an amazing maroony-red color with gold embellishments: a reproduction of a page of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre manuscript ( Read more... )

I just got an e-mail from a professor telling me that my participation in class today was great and that I hadn't said anything stupid (which I admitted earlier today was the biggest reason I don't speak up in class), but had made relevant points and engaged in conversation with other students ( Read more... )