For so long I felt trapped in the place that I lived, not just the residence, but the city itself; Infact, more trapped than ever. This feeling… Read more “Stabilizing”
Tag: schizophrenia
The ties that bind
Thank you to all of those who shot me an email checking on me over the last several weeks; I appreciate the concern. I am ok and… Read more “The ties that bind”
The words …
Have you ever said something to your psychiatrist and been given that look? You know the one…that “you’re really crazy, much more than I had previously thought…you… Read more “The words …”
Is it okay to be selfish for your mental health?
When I first began this blogging experience I befriended another individual who was experiencing a continuing span of manic symptoms and lending one of my huge ears… Read more “Is it okay to be selfish for your mental health?”
Counting method for dealing with anxiety
When I woke up this morning without warning or any reason, anxiety was to the extreme. In my previous post I mentioned how I never forget my… Read more “Counting method for dealing with anxiety”
Long drives, racing thoughts, and a puppy
The time has finally come for me to take ownership of my psychiatric service dog, Atticus (Ace). There was almost 1000 miles between he and I and… Read more “Long drives, racing thoughts, and a puppy”
Changes
Have any of you out there read the book, Hyperbole and a Half by author Allie Brosh? I gave it a read last year and I thoroughly… Read more “Changes”
Collateral Beauty
Film is one of my favorite ways to spend my free time and if you’ve been following my blog for awhile, you’re well aware I have a… Read more “Collateral Beauty”
Re-blog excerpt from mymentalstateblog
I came across a new to me blog today, mymentalstateblog,that was quite informative. You would think as someone who has been suffering with the symptoms I have… Read more “Re-blog excerpt from mymentalstateblog”
Patient and therapist boundaries
As previously stated, I’ve become a recluse since my diagnosis of Bipolar. Pushing people away has become easy for me. I’ve done this for many reasons, mostly… Read more “Patient and therapist boundaries”
What does Bipolar II do to me personally?
First, lets discuss the characteristics of the disease. The National Institute of Mental Health defines Bipolar Disorder (BD) as a manic-depressive illness that produces unusual shifts in… Read more “What does Bipolar II do to me personally?”
I’ll be fine once I get it…I’ll be good
Today isn’t a good day, yesterday wasn’t any different and I can say by far, worst birthday of my 34 years of existence. There I was at… Read more “I’ll be fine once I get it…I’ll be good”
Blackout poetry
Have any of you tried blackout poetry? I first learned about this last year when J told me she would like to travel to Austin for her… Read more “Blackout poetry”
Closure is a myth
Last night I was able to sleep a solid six to seven hours for the first time in days and I know it had everything to do… Read more “Closure is a myth”
Under the Colorado skies he lies – part two
The Colorado trip for me was a way to escape the daily stress experienced lately due to some unfortunate circumstances. The trip brought self-reflection and acceptance of… Read more “Under the Colorado skies he lies – part two”
Word association – Bipolar
Today we were asked to each submit 25 words into a container about how the disease makes you feel. The psychologist then read each one aloud and each person had to answer with one or two words of the last time they “felt” the feeling of the word associated with their disease. Most responses were within the last few days.
Get rhythm when you get the blues
Anyone who is suffering through Bipolar or knows someone who is probably well aware that our moods are …well, a bit out of rhythm. Time is not… Read more “Get rhythm when you get the blues”
Under the Colorado sky he lies
As I am setting up my campsite for the night I caught a glimpse of a very beautiful sunset here in Colorado. Here it is. “Our minds… Read more “Under the Colorado sky he lies”