Tag: mental
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July 30, 2007 04:59 PM EDT --
I have a theory that to be a truly good writer, you have to have at least a little mental illness: it allows writers to see all the spectrums we write about. Now, I am not saying that all writers . . . more
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September 29, 2008 08:25 AM EDT --
As many of you know, I suffer with depression. I am on medication but it is there all the time anyway. I was amazed to see that National Space Biomedical Research Institute are developing . . . more
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July 20, 2006 07:55 AM EDT --
My mother passed a few years ago, but when she was with us she carried a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. The World Health Organization has termed schizophrenia as one of the top 10 most disabling . . . more
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November 04, 2007 12:14 PM EST --
My oldest sister (60 years old) appears to be truly disturbed, to the extent that I am actually somewhat afraid to spend a lot of time with her or to have her stay in my house. I wonder what other . . . more
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July 17, 2007 12:15 AM EDT --
There is a particular kind of pain, elation, loneliness, and terror involved in this kind of madness.
When you're high it's tremendous.
The ideas and feelings are fast and frequent . . . more
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January 11, 2008 04:50 AM EST --
Chapter 1
Having a family member diagnosed with Schizophrenia is something you wouldn't wish on your . . . more
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January 12, 2008 03:17 AM EST --
Today is my eldest Sister Julie Ann's Birthday. She passed away back in December of 2001. After all these years I still miss her. I feel her around me all the time. Julie was a sweet and gentle soul. . . . more
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March 14, 2008 02:00 PM EDT --
Matt is six. I'm babysitting him tonight, trying to give you some time to yourself. A little time alone, so maybe you can just sit, get quiet, close your eyes, take in some really deep breaths. . . . more
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May 05, 2008 03:25 AM EDT --
I wrote this for a poetry class last fall. This is the response to the fifth assignment: Write a poem using symbolism, but do not use a common symbol.
This poem is reflective of my . . . more
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May 14, 2008 08:37 PM EDT --
This is the follow up I promised telling how I took my son to the doctor for an official autism diagnosis.. And, this is basically how the visit went..
Let me start off by saying that my son has problems . . . more
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March 23, 2006 06:52 AM EST --
You're the cream in my coffee
I like my coffee black
You're the star on the big screen
The picture's fade to black
You're a kettle of hot tea
I like my tea on ice
You made your big decision . . . more
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January 06, 2007 05:35 PM EST --
He called to tell me of his troubles. He is taking his medication but they don't seem to be working any more. He hates the disease. It is troubling to always feel as if he . . . more
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January 28, 2008 12:18 PM EST --
Well that is my words for it. I am depressed, and with my depression goes my intellect. My mood and brain seem to slide down that hole together. I could describe it as a feeling of saddness, . . . more
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October 08, 2008 03:25 PM EDT --
Friends, I didn't realize until today that I had somehow missed this when I posted last week's installment. It explains the "Origins of Me" part of the title...
Sleep began . . . more
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October 29, 2007 05:54 PM EDT --
It can be very difficult to live with the stigma of mental health. Just the stigma alone can cause more anxiety for someone with mental heath problems. Mental Health is getting more positive . . . more
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February 14, 2008 03:21 AM EST --
With so many thanks to all of you for the remarkable comments, connection requests, and emails concerning Part 1 of this article---- I want to continue with the most absurd, rediculous, jaw-droppingly . . . more
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October 26, 2006 10:58 PM EDT --
Chilled sterile air
Gagging tongue guard
Welcome gas mask
They tell me I'll forget
Static winds blow
Electricity sparks
Jolts my foundation
They told . . . more
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July 29, 2007 06:26 AM EDT --
'You look so benign scattered in that box".
"Actually, I box you in, daily reminding you how scattered you are"
"I didn't come here to fight, I'm just saying pills . . . more
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September 13, 2007 06:32 PM EDT --
She spoke today of injury
no bandaid will fix.
She spoke today of sadness
no hug will fix
She spoke today of pain
no analgesic will fix.
She spoke today of nightmares
no light in the night will . . . more
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July 02, 2008 02:26 PM EDT --
When I'm having a stressful day or I'm feeling run down, I try to find some natural ways to put me in a better mood. Aside from eating a healthy snack or doing some light exercise, I often turn . . . more
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