FAQ 1: Introduction and Acronyms
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Introduction
alt.support.depression.manic.moderated (ASDMM) is a moderated news group on
usenet/uunet whose purpose is the following:
To offer emotional support to people who have Bipolar Disorder (aka Manic
Depression). This is also a forum which offers support to the significant
others
of people who have Bipolar Disorder.
To offer acceptance, tolerance, encouragement, empathy, caring, and
compassion
to those who reach out for help.
To share thoughts, ideas, and information about the condition of Bipolar
Disorder and related or coexisting conditions (for example, depression,
alcoholism, eating, disorders). Other medical conditions may be discussed as
they often influence a person's coping skills and quality of life.
To discuss treatment options including medication issues as well as therapy
based methods.
To explore research efforts focusing on Bipolar Disorder and related
conditions.
To present differing opinions regarding the various treatment methods
(current
and past) and protocols available.
To offer shared experiences about living with Bipolar Disorder and lifestyle
changes, which have helped us, cope with the challenges of this illness
thereby
improving our quality of life and of those around us.
Subject matter FAQ's and other informational postings will be made on a
regular
basis. Some information may be posted on web sites with links posted on the
ng.
Readers should read the FAQ's and Administrative Notice before posting to
ASDMM.
The current FAQs can be obtained at 1. http://groups.google.com/. These FAQS
are
copyrighted by each author. Use and/or reproduction requires prior approval
of
the author, NOT the moderation team. Please do not contact the moderation
team
or news group administrator for permission to repost.
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SECTIONS:
FAQ1: ACRONYMS by Lynda Cunningham
FAQ2: "Welcome to the Hotel California" by darkman
FAQ3: Long-term prognosis of bipolar disorder. by Gandalf
FAQ4: "Ultra Rapid Cycling" by Lynda Cunningham
FAQ5: Medications Used in the Treatment of Psychiatric Illness
FAQ6: "Choosing a Psychiatrist" by Christopher Lapp
FAQ7: Search Engines and web sites
FAQ8: Suicide Help by Hilaire
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FAQ1:
ACRONYMS (Updated 3-2003)
AA = anti anxiety drug
AD = antidepressant drug
ADHD = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (formerly known as ADD)
ADLs = activities of daily living
AFAIK = as far as I know
AP = anti psychotic drug
ASDM = alt.support.depression.manic
ASDMM = alt.support.depression.manic.moderated
Bepeers = people who have BP Disorder
BID = 2X/day
BPD = borderline personality disorder
BP = bipolar disorder or illness
BTDT = been there done that
BTW = by the way
CRS = can't remember shit
D/C = discontinue (usually a med)
DX = diagnosis
FOAD = F**k off and die
FTR = for the record
FWIW = for what it's worth
FYI = for your information
IBTD = I beg to differ
IIRC = if I remember / recall correctly
IMAO = in my arrogant opinion
IMHO = in my humble opinion
IMMIC = if my memory is correct
IMO = in my opinion
IMNSHO = in my not so humble opinion
IOW = in other words
IRL = in real lifeJMO = just my opinion
KIT = keep in touch
LOL = Lots of laughs/laughing out loud
LTIC = laughed til I cried
Mdoc = medical doctor
Meds = medications
MS = mood stabilizer drug
OCD = obsessive compulsive disorder
OD = overdosed on med(s)
OMG= oh my god
OOC = out of control
OTC = over the counter medications - available without a prescription
OTOH = on the other hand
PCP = primary care physician
Pdoc = psychiatrist
PRN = as needed basis (usually in relationship to meds)
POV = point(s) of view
PT = patient
PTSD = post traumatic stress syndrome
QID = 4X/day
QOL = quality of life
RC = rapid cycling
ROFL = rolling on the floor laughing (also ROTFL)
ROFLMAO = rolling on the floor laughing my ass off
SA = scizoaffective disorder
SAD = seasonal affective disorder
SSDM = soc.support.depression manic
SZ = schizophrenia
STAT = immediately
Therp = therapist
TIA = thanks in advance
TID = 3X/day
TIFN -= that's it for now
TTFN = ta ta for now
TX = treatment
URC = ultra rapid cycling
WYSIWYG = what you see is what you get
YBMY = your brain /body may vary
YMMV = your mileage may vary (or, your mind may vary)
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The current FAQs can also be obtained at http://groups.google.com/. The FAQS
are copywrited by each author. Use and/or reproduction requires prior
approvalof the author, NOT the moderation team. Please do not contact the
moderation
team or news group administrator for permission to repost.
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