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Wednesday, January, 07, 2009

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Glenna
posted 01/07/2009, comments (0)

No Peace Of Mind (poem)

My father was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder when he was an older man. Up until that time he suffered with frightening bouts of depression and temper outbursts. He spent his time writing poetry and fishing during those dark years. He was the local poet. Below is the poem that he wrote years before he passed on and directed us to engrave it on his... Read moreChevron
Ex Fato Fides

Ex Fato Fides

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I am almost 30, an immigrant, gay, philosopher, artist
posted 01/06/2009, comment (1)

I am feeling Trapped Just a Bit

I have been diagnosed and while I was working I was on Lamictal and was seeing both a therapist and a psychiatrist. For a while I was able to get free samples. I got a job with great insurance and was able to pay for it. That job has gone down with the total economy. I feel like I am back at square one, unmedicated, couch-surfing to avoid going... Read moreChevron
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Jerry Kennard

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Chartered Psychologist
posted 01/05/2009, comment (1)

Towards Optimism and Greater Resilience

January is traditionally a time for fresh beginnings. Whether you resolve to stop smoking, take more exercise or lose a couple of pounds, the common thread is positive thinking.   Positive thinking is manifested by optimism and motivation. Although pessimists are considered more likely to see the world for the way it really is, optimists... Read moreChevron
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John McManamy

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Author and Advocate
posted 01/05/2009, comment (1)

An End - and a Beginning

I'm always up for the right kind of challenge, so back in the fall of 2005 when BipolarConnect presented me with the opportunity to blog here, I jumped at the opportunity.Okay, I lie. I was dragged in kicking in screaming. A blog? What's a blog? And do you have to excuse yourself in polite company when you accidentally blog? The few blogs I'd read... Read moreChevron
whiskey

whiskey

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i am i with all the individuality of an earthworm
posted 01/04/2009, comments (0)

clutching the earth on the outside looking in

here i lay,  fetust style, and cling to the earth, the stars at my back and the world in my arms. all the billions of little people running around doing their people things. they don't want me, they don't need me, they don't even know i'm here...holding them all so tighly.just let go? just drift off into the univerese? sylvia plath wrote... Read moreChevron

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