While I've been trying to read more lately, I am hesitant to leave the world of television completely behind because I know that I don't have it for much longer. I've been trying to diversity my consumption, however, and am keeping up with shows as they happen instead of watching re-runs of Law & Order all day.
That said, I've found that Intervention has found a new home and every now and then I catch it. I never really watched it during its initial run, but I'm glad I watch them now.
The one that struck me is an episode I just saw about a woman named Marci. She reminded me of myself in so many ways, right off the bat. Our drug habits were similar, our behaviors were similar, our stories were similar. She ended up detoxing and being diagnosed with bipolar disorder (which I knew would happen). A lot of her journey mirrored my own and I wanted to reach out and speak with her.
Unfortunately I haven't been able to find any sort of forum for discussion on these shows. I would love to reach out to her and send an e-mail just to connect. I would also love to discuss bipolar disorder in light of her experience with others who've seen the episode. Drug use in light of her experience. And also in light of my own. I'm not sure how that discussion would go, but it would be nice getting to know people and offering help.
I want to find some sort of support community for mental illness and addiction that is not www.crazyboards.org (though of course that site is great). I want to stimulate discussion. Any tips?
