An amazing friend of mine pointed something out to me about my blog...

He mentioned that, after reading my first posting of my blog (and not reading any further), that it felt like to him that I was diminishing the horrific nature of this illness. He said that it makes him feel like I am saying that the illness is now gone from my body. He said, "It can't be. It's like alcoholism. It never goes away. It will always be a part of you."
I listened to him earnestly, looking for honest opinions from others and completely appreciating that he felt comfortable enough with me to challenge my ideas. (I love that now!) I was sooooo glad also that he mentioned it, due to the fact that many of you may be feeling the same way. You may be thinking that I think my illness has been cured.
This all makes me realize that I have to be careful with my language in here and everywhere that I speak, so that people do not misinterpret what I say. Somehow, in that first entry, I did not convey what I needed to and I want to be clear -
I believe that Schizo Affective Bipolar Disorder is a genetic disease. I'm not sure, but I think science has proven this theory. The brain and genes are so complicated that this really is a new science. Now, I believe, as my friend who will remain nameless, believes that this dreaded illness will ALWAYS be part of my DNA makeup. I'm pretty certain that the markers will always remain. And remember, if I do continue to feel as good as I have within this last month, then I will surely be a very happy camper, but, I still know that I have the illness within me. That is why I emphasize in future posts (which my friend had not gotten to yet), that I FEEL symptom free. NOT disease free - symptom free. The disease is still there. Only the effects of it APPEAR to be gone.
Right now, after almost a month, I have no sensation of them in my body. As I said before, no: depression, hypo mania, mania, social phobia, psychotic thoughts, delusional thoughts, paranoia, aggression or agitation, cognitive impairment, ADD, obsessive thoughts, long or short term memory loss, nor learning disabilities. All of the horrendous check list above SEEMS to have been "checked off" or vanished.
This is a good thing. Not as good as the total removal of the illness in my genes, but a good thing none the less. I certainly have no complaints. My quality of life has quadrupled in less than a month's time. Why? I'm pretty sure it's the Resveratrol. But only scientific studies would verify that. I can tell you it's the only thing that has changed for me externally in that time - actually taking Resveratrol.
And then, to reinforce the idea that it is the Resveratrol, yesterday I tried the more potent version and I noticed another boost.
Coincidence? Perhaps. I'm trying to remain open minded. But I doubt it. I really think it is the Resveratrol that has changed me. Permanently? Who knows. But for now, yes.
One quick layman's hypothesis as to why it may be working. I theorize this:
Resveratrol has been demonstrated in laboratories that it turns on the Surtuin or Surt1 gene. This is supposed to be the gene which is responsible for longevity. This is important for many reason. It's not important, however, which gene it turns on or off. More important is the fact that it is capable of effecting a gene at all. Follow me here:
what happens if the Resveratrol actually turned off the genetic markers for the Schizo Affective Bipolar Disorder? Is it possible? Maybe. Did it in fact do it? I have no idea. It's just a theory. But it's an attractive idea!
So, please, if you are a scientist or medical professional - contact me - ask me questions, start your own research. Let's get this ball rolling! There are, if this works, a lot of people who could benefit here.
Think of all the suicides that could be prevented. Think of all the crimes that could be thwarted by people in dangerous, psychotic states. Think of all the governmental and tax money to be saved by helping people who were on the system, get well and get back to work. Think of all the families and relationships that could be saved and made healthy again.
There are sooo many positives to a potential breakthrough regarding Schizophrenia, Bipolar and Schizo Affective Bipolar Disorder - arguably the worst mental illnesses known to man. So, let's not waste any time. Let's work together. Let's find out if we're on to something here. Let's get answers! Let's make this happen! Now's the time!