Interviewee: Hua, age 16-20, from China was diagnosed with “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. I was diagnosed in May 2004 in China but suffered from it for four years.” Well, I can write a book to describe everything. I’m an OCD expert. Internet is where i obtained all those infos. Reading... Read more →

Interviewee: Sophie, age 11-15, from illinois was diagnosed with “Last year in April, I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and clinical depression at the North Shore Wellness Center”. Before I was depressed/had anxiety, I was living a full, happy life. I had lots of friends,... Read more →

Interviewee: Richard, age 46-50, from Maryland was diagnosed with “major depression, anxiety disorder, schizoaffective disorder. 1997. Portland, Oregon”. I was diagnosed with major depression for engaging in self-mutiliation and having suicidal ideation. I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder... Read more →

Interviewee: Debbie, age 31-35, from new Jersey was diagnosed with “Chronic Pain/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia - April 2000 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - about 10-12 years ago suspect Dysautonomia Brain Injury - June 15, 2002 - suspect post concussion syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome -... Read more →

Interviewee: Paula, age 16-20, from Ohio was diagnosed with “Anorexia Nervosa in January 2002 at Children’s Hospital in Omaha, NE Moderate depression and insomnia in November 2004 at Physician’s Clinic in Omaha, NE”. Anorexia often prevents the accepting of lunch or dinner invitations,... Read more →

Interviewee: Kelly, age 41-45, from Washington was diagnosed with “BiPolar 1 with rapid cycling-PSTD-Anxiety-Insomnia-Fibromyalgia. With Psychiatrist and Rumatologist in February 2000″. I have done alot of research online and reading books and from my Psychiatrist. I have learned how to tell... Read more →

Interviewee: Nicole, age 26-30, from Washington was diagnosed with “Bipolar 2 Disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)”. I became depressed many years ago when I was 21 years old. It started after I had flashbacks to my childhood where it began to show me I was molested by someone.... Read more →

The official purpose of this blog is to: “…review the latest interesting news in neuroscience, psychiatry, and neurology; on brain disorder related stigmatization and discrimination; and it will occasionally integrate GNIF news, PR, and events. It will serve as a focal point for attracting... Read more →