Archive for January, 2010
Mental Illness and Art: My Mind is Playing Tricks on Me
By Jeffrey on January 21st, 2010Posted In: Blog,Mental Illness and Art
“My Mind is Playing Tricks on Me” by the Geto Boys is a classic old school Dirty South gangsta rap song that I grew up on. Back in my high school parking lot cutting class, with the song bumping over a Pioneer system, I still remember how raw and heartfelt the lyrics were as I [...]
Apologies as I am in the process of upgrading Black Rainbow to Comic Press 2.8 for increased usability, efficiency, and functionality.
Psychiatry and Art: Rachel Getting Married and Borderline Personality Disorder
By Jeffrey on January 14th, 2010Posted In: Blog,Mental Illness and Art
According to my adult psychiatry orientation package, people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) have symptoms of intense and extremely unstable affect and relationships, impulsive behaviors, and overwhelming feeling of emptiness. Some patients indulge in self harm behaviors that can be non fatal or fatal. Some make frequent para suicidal gestures as a way to attract [...]



