Category Archives: Bipolar Blog

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The Ladder of Fortitude and Resolve

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

I Haven’t wanted to write much. The thought of opening myself up to others assumptions and judgements makes me dizzy. This may be influenced by the fact that I started working last August and most times I feel as though … Continue reading →

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Cumbersome

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

What do you do when you cannot reconcile the opinions people have of you based on others judgements and stories? I have been diagnosed as mentally ill since my late 20′s, I am now in my mid 40′s. However, not … Continue reading →

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Suicide

Posted on October 2, 2011 by

A few days ago my youngest son (he is 18, a college student) came home from staying the night at a friends. It was 7:30 a.m. I asked him why he was home so early, he simply stated he wanted … Continue reading →

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Painting: My Outlet

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

Painting is a way to express my feelings in a non-violent, non-confrontational format. Looking back at my art through the years, my bipolar shifts are evident. Below are two of my paintings and what they represent to me. DEPRESSION Depression … Continue reading →

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Ativan, 2mg Please

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

An anxiety attack woke me last night. My eyes popped open to a body slick with sweat and a racing pulse. When this happens it seems to come out of a dead sleep. I am on the run. Not literally … Continue reading →

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The First Time

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

Someone close to me had a full-blown panic attack – their first one. This happened a few weeks ago and I have been debating on whether or not to write about it. Outside of my husband I haven’t talked to … Continue reading →

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