Background To recap, this is now the day after I first discovered I was having manic episodes. At the time, I recall thinking in the morning that perhaps the side effects were over. I probably soon realized this was not the case. The majority of my symptoms were my strange headache. The headaches were just… Continue reading Glimpse Into the Abyss (Final)
Glimpse Into the Abyss (part 2)
New Day To recap, the day prior, I had just taken an increased dosage of my medications. Towards the evening, I started to act a bit unlike myself. At the time, I knew I had a massive headache but I didn’t think it affected my ability to think and be rational. That night, I also… Continue reading Glimpse Into the Abyss (part 2)
Glimpse into the Abyss (part 1)
Intro I used to be like you. Ignorant of what it meant to not be in control of one’s mind. What do I mean by that? I’m talking about manic episodes. A brief description for those who don’t know: An episode is characterized by a period of abnormally elevated or irritable mood, intense energy, and… Continue reading Glimpse into the Abyss (part 1)
I was wrong
Early Teens I don’t know when it all started. It must have been when I was somewhere between the ages of twelve to fourteen. These guesses are based on two memories that I believe indicate a distinct shift in attitude. When I was 12, my family visited China for a month. I was very excited… Continue reading I was wrong
Where it all began
The beginning After graduating highschool, I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to do. At that time, I was not aware that computer science was really a thing. I was briefly exposed to programming when I was in high school, but it seemed a bit daunting so I never really considered it after that point.… Continue reading Where it all began
Dates with chess
First Date Click! Click! These are the familiar sounds that can be heard on any wooden chess board set. My first real introduction to chess begins as a young child having just been given a Chinese chess set from some shop in China by my grandfather. My parents always had to work so my grandfather… Continue reading Dates with chess
Allen’s First Blog
As some of you may know, it is hiring season so I decided that it’s time to start leetcoding. And for those who are nearing graduation, you are all aware that we should be doing as many problems as we can, right? Seeing more problems means seeing more perspectives and ideas. Or so I thought,… Continue reading Allen’s First Blog