Scooby

[Scooby]

Scooby, I know that guy. He has has spent a goodly part of his life trying to make the bipolar piece fit into the Scooby puzzle. His first manic then depressed episode occurred in 1973 and resulted in a suicide attempt. In 1985 a manic episode and car accident led him to the correct diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Research has shown that it often takes ten or more years for a person to be properly diagnosed with bipolar disorder and Scooby fit the pattern. He has done a variety of things, court transcribing, carpentry/remodeling and is now retired at 63 and hopes to be working part-time teaching in the future.

Since 2001 Scooby has had a rough time and one he never dreamed of having. He experienced a prolonged mania that lasted for almost two years and once he found stability, he's been putting the pieces back together. Alcohol may have played a part but it's been three years without it and whether or not addiction was involved, Scooby feels more comfortable not drinking.

Scooby's not a bad dog, just once in a while he makes mistakes like everybody does.