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8. I hate how they put the term mood disorder in scare quotes.

Wed Jul 11, 2012, 10:27 PM

Jul 2012

This kind of hits home with me, as I have been diagnosed with different mental illnesses. I am so proud of him for seeking the help that he needed. So often, people with mental illnesses, especially men, do not seek help for one reason or another. Some may be too proud to admit that they are depressed. Or they may not readily recognize the symptoms of bipolar disorder.

So, Representative Jackson, if you are reading this, I just want to tell you that I am so proud of you for seeking help. You are doing the right thing and I'm sure you will come out of this stronger than before.

To the posters here, I want to assure you that just because someone has a mood disorder does not mean that he or she cannot function in daily life. With the right treatment, a person with anything from depression to mania to biploar can still be productive citizens. They can still be CEO's and make good decisions. They can still be congressmen. I think Rep. Jackson is very brave for recognizing that he needed professional help and is now seeking medical treatment. I wish him the best and many more terms as an Illinois Representative.

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Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. being treated for "mood disorder" [View all] MindMover Jul 2012 OP

Lots of noise about this in the Chicago media. Lots of columnists making fun of Mr Jackson. mucifer Jul 2012 #1

Get Better, Mr. Jackson! nt msanthrope Jul 2012 #2

Why just not say he had a nervous breakdown? I never heard of mood disorder. Sounds just southernyankeebelle Jul 2012 #51

+100 Liberal_in_LA Jul 2012 #61

Because "nervous breakdown" is a stereotype particularly used by the entertainment industry loyalsister Jul 2012 #62

Well I wish him well. southernyankeebelle Jul 2012 #76

Google it. It is a term that describes a variety of conditions, from depression to MADem Jul 2012 #69

Well it sure sounds like it. There is no shame in that. I wish him well. southernyankeebelle Jul 2012 #74

It must be nice to take off from your job and not tell anyone why you are going. former9thward Jul 2012 #3

It sure is a needed benefit..... FarPoint Jul 2012 #4

He has not been honest with his constituents. former9thward Jul 2012 #5

Sure can take off work... FarPoint Jul 2012 #6

So Walgreens would allow you to leave your job for a month former9thward Jul 2012 #9

Read post #7 FarPoint Jul 2012 #12

He has not told ANYBODY anything. former9thward Jul 2012 #36

Do you have a job? FarPoint Jul 2012 #43

My info is posted in My Profile. former9thward Jul 2012 #44

May I direct you to read.... FarPoint Jul 2012 #53

May I direct you to read... former9thward Jul 2012 #67

You need to do a better job of reading. MADem Jul 2012 #70

It is incredible you think a person can leave a job without telling anyone anything. former9thward Jul 2012 #72

You still haven't told me how you'd "tell" your employers if you got hit by a crosstown bus and were MADem Jul 2012 #73

I don't need to keep digging. You are doing that job just fine. former9thward Jul 2012 #75

You're the one holding the shovel. MADem Jul 2012 #77

Apaprently you have a reading comp problem former9thward Jul 2012 #78

No you didn't. You said you debated the guy in a church. MADem Jul 2012 #79

You are very weird. former9thward Jul 2012 #80

I'm "weird" because I find your bias against people with mental health issues unprogressive? MADem Jul 2012 #81

I hope no sane person is taking your 'advice'. former9thward Jul 2012 #82

The employee is not required to give that information--that's where you are wrong. MADem Jul 2012 #83

Remember to be a good neighbor and get your lawn cut! former9thward Jul 2012 #84

Out of gas, I see. nt MADem Jul 2012 #85

Yes, debating with you is so exhausting! former9thward Jul 2012 #86

You said you were a lawyer? MADem Jul 2012 #87

You have stated you don't believe anything I say. former9thward Jul 2012 #88

If you don't want to speak with me, don't. No one is holding you at knifepoint. MADem Jul 2012 #89

"You've acquitted yourself poorly in this thread" former9thward Jul 2012 #90

Yeah, I do get to be the judge. That's my firm opinion, and your words support it. MADem Jul 2012 #91

At most decent companies... awoke_in_2003 Jul 2012 #7

No "at most decent companies" can you leave without telling anyone anything. former9thward Jul 2012 #10

No, HIPAA protects patients from having to tell their employers what they are seeking treatment for. AJTheMan Jul 2012 #11

Thank you. nt awoke_in_2003 Jul 2012 #15

Thank you for educating this ... person. Who really does need an education on this topic. nt MADem Jul 2012 #20

You are the one who needs education. former9thward Jul 2012 #37

So we know that, without a doubt, a he told no one person... LanternWaste Jul 2012 #40

Durbin and Hoyer have said Jackson needs to come clean with people. former9thward Jul 2012 #41

Aren't you behind the curve! Pelosi said "Take all the time you need" and Hoyer said MADem Jul 2012 #56

I don't have a mood disorder requiring hospitalization. I also don't have a job. MADem Jul 2012 #47

And you are deliberatly ignoring the facts of this situation. former9thward Jul 2012 #50

No I am not--you're the one displaying a profound amount of ignorance as to the provisions of MADem Jul 2012 #54

Nice how you ignored the first paragraph of your own post. former9thward Jul 2012 #68

As I said elsewhere, you have reading comprehension issues. MADem Jul 2012 #71

"Mood disorder" is a legitimate diagnosis. It usually means depression or something like that. yardwork Jul 2012 #31

Oh yay, a "no such thing as mental illness" person. (nt) Posteritatis Jul 2012 #58

He's probably bipolar and they're having trouble stabilizing him and getting him on a MADem Jul 2012 #18

I think you're on the right track steve2470 Jul 2012 #29

A couple of things... HereSince1628 Jul 2012 #30

The spectrum of "mood disorders" is fairly limiting. MADem Jul 2012 #46

It's my belief we are basically on the same side in this. HereSince1628 Jul 2012 #57

Well, this is DU. MADem Jul 2012 #60

He has FBI itis. former9thward Jul 2012 #38

Keep digging that hole. This isn't about "FBI-itis" unless you think he's MADem Jul 2012 #42

Your complaint is with the constitution CreekDog Jul 2012 #32

At least he didn't use the Appalachian Trail excuse Freddie Stubbs Jul 2012 #23

You know, If I had a break-down I wouldn't want to advertise it either. There is still GreenPartyVoter Jul 2012 #28

I hate how they put the term mood disorder in scare quotes. AJTheMan Jul 2012 #8

They don't yet have (or have released) a definitive diagnosis--pick from this list. MADem Jul 2012 #21

+100000 nt steve2470 Jul 2012 #27

Mood disorder my arse. kurtzapril4 Jul 2012 #13

Since you know he's a crook, give us details. freshwest Jul 2012 #14

Blago is sitting in prison for fourteen years for selling a Senate seat AngryAmish Jul 2012 #25

The 'everyone from Illinois is a crook' including all Democrats and Obama is a RW meme. freshwest Jul 2012 #35

Here is a link former9thward Jul 2012 #39

I am sorry too--that's one of the most un-progressive comments I have ever read on this board. MADem Jul 2012 #19

If you were hospitalized for a mood disorder, you would not be fired. MADem Jul 2012 #49

It must be hard to watch your life times work being destroyed in Front of your eyes kickysnana Jul 2012 #16

I was going to say... primavera Jul 2012 #22

Supposedly he is ChazII Jul 2012 #17

according to ed schultz- major depression and a drinking problem. mopinko Jul 2012 #24

It's not uncommon for folks (men especially) - Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2012 #33

There is also a diagnosis of alcohol induced depression loyalsister Jul 2012 #64

it usually takes between choie Jul 2012 #45

most people don't get to stay in the hospital until their meds are worked out. mopinko Jul 2012 #52

well choie Jul 2012 #63

Best wishes to you Rep. Jackson !!!! steve2470 Jul 2012 #26

+1 AJTheMan Jul 2012 #65

Wasn't there an issue with him over Blago and Obama's senate seat back in 2008? Beacool Jul 2012 #34

Yes may3rd Jul 2012 #48

Preparing for his defense. Sienna86 Jul 2012 #55

For what, exactly? tawadi Jul 2012 #59

Christian Science Monitor marshall Jul 2012 #66