Category Archives: Mental Health

Restored Friendship, Heart and Soul

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

You wouldn’t think the act of restoration would be an easy one would you? Normally I would agree. Mending minds that have been frazzled by lack of sleep, especially bipolar ones. It takes nights and nights of beautiful deep, healing … Continue reading →

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Above the Circling Drain

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

“…You are in charge of how you react to the people and events in your life. You can either give negativity power over your life or you can choose happiness instead. Take control and choose to focus on what is … Continue reading →

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Strength

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” ― Mahatma Gandhi There are many things that come to mind when I think of the word strong. Horses running through a field. I was a horse girl. … Continue reading →

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Shout It Out!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

I’ve never been particularly quiet! I like the phrase “Shout it Out!” And I like this quote by C.S. Lewis: “Pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences, but shouts in … Continue reading →

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Manic Spring

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

I saw the series of pictures from tonight’s dinner and I thought I looked happy. But, very tired. I haven’t been sleeping. I might as well admit it to the world. The remission has ended. I am manic. Is it … Continue reading →

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Not a Good Idea: Falling on Your Head

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

“Pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences, but shouts in our pains. It is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” ― C.S. Lewis  I didn’t have depression yet in … Continue reading →

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Living In Remission

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

“Listen to the mustn’ts, child. Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me… Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.”quote by Shel Silverstein,        … Continue reading →

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A Cry For Help

Posted on September 7, 2012 by

Psalm 142 Good News Translation A Prayer for Help 5 Lord, I cry to you for help; you, Lord, are my protector; you are all I want in this life. 6 Listen to my cry for help, for I am sunk in despair. … Continue reading →

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Think Before You Speak ~ Even To Yourself

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” Napoleon Hill This quote is true, as are most Napoleon Hill quotes ~ in my opinion! … Continue reading →

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Thankful, Happy and Loved

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

I saw a post today on Facebook. Someone had written a comment on a friend’s page: “Being bipolar is a full-time job.” Boy, I hope not! I have so much to do! I try to refrain from saying I AM … Continue reading →

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