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Tobin S.

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8. Schizophrenia and other mental illnesses are treatable with varying degrees of success.

Reply to Spitfire of ATJ (Reply #3)

Sat Mar 1, 2014, 08:43 PM

Mar 2014

I have bipolar disorder with some psychotic symptoms, but if you met me in person you'd never know it. The medications I take have transported me to extreme normalcy. I'd make a better politician than 100% of Republicans and about 50% of Democrats.

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New blood test for schizophrenia [View all] FarCenter Mar 2014 OP

Damn if I'm not sharing this on FB for a friend - raven mad Mar 2014 #1

wow, hopefully this will help a lot of people, and help destigmatize mental illness. bettyellen Mar 2014 #2

Need I say it? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #3

Schizophrenia and other mental illnesses are treatable with varying degrees of success. Tobin S. Mar 2014 #8

This could be wonderful in the right hands. Interesting they can tag depression as well.... Hekate Mar 2014 #4

I wonder if that will help people in prison. mucifer Mar 2014 #5

The article is very short on details, but it is my sincere hope and belief that one day cbayer Mar 2014 #6

full paper is free bananas Mar 2014 #9

Just wait, this will be used next by employers (nt) The Straight Story Mar 2014 #7