Posted by Toph on January 7, 2006, at 8:52:19
In reply to Dr. Mogens Schou passed away September 29, 2005, posted by Squiggles on January 7, 2006, at 8:05:25
I read this with a lot of interest Squiggles. After my first major manic episode I was diagnosed as a schizophrenic, my psychoses was controlled with such anti-psychotics as Thorazine and Haldol. Because of the side-effects I became non-compliant and had another major episode a year later. Fortunately I was assigned a psychiatrist who recognized my bipolar profile and began treating me with a lithium regimen. I resisted the diagnosis for a while and suffered the consequences. In 1981, my son was born and I finally realized that I could not longer deny my mental illness. Thanks to lithium (and evidently Dr. Schou) I have not seen the inside of a locked unit (other than in a professional capacity) in 25 years. I truely owe my life to the dedication and pioneering work of this gentleman and others. Thanks for sharing this with me.
Toph
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