Category Archives: Mental Illness

Bipolar Found

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

When bipolar hit me I was estranged from my husband, struggling to take care of a sick child, long without sleep and running from myself. My father was the only one running after me. Trying desperately to help. Seeing my … 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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Fragile

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

“There are so many fragile things, after all. People break so easily, and so do dreams and hearts.” ― Neil Gaiman, Fragile Things There are so many fragile things everywhere. I have many in my house, some that have already … 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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Do You Deserve Me?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

“I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my … 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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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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Born to Smile

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

I was almost asleep and I had to get up to write for a bit. Most of the time when I write, I smile. That hasn’t been the case with this blog. What I’ve been writing about has been difficult … Continue reading →

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