Category Archives: Bipolar Blog

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Taking It All Away

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

Being bipolar has made it impossible to engage in some of the activities I previously had. I went to my psychiatrist a few days ago to get my meds refilled. I was joking with her how I cannot gamble, drink … Continue reading →

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Self-Injury Lesson

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

Self-Injury Definition: The deliberate, direct destruction or alteration of body tissue without conscious suicidal intent, but resulting in injury severe enough for tissue damage (e.g., scarring) to occur. References of self-injury have been noted through the Medieval ages when medical … Continue reading →

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Wearing Myself Out

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

There are times, when I am in a group of people, that I will talk and laugh, joke and smile to the point of giddiness. I’ll become breathless, my voice will grow louder and my body will buzz with animation. … Continue reading →

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Depressive Day

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

I found myself on my bedroom floor today. Staring at the ceiling, feeling hopeless, helpless and isolated. I laid there for a long time with too many thoughts and emotions provoking my already slippery judgment into further jeopardy.  I needed … Continue reading →

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When Silence is the Enemy

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

The other night as I lay on my side in my living room the quiet was too intense. It was as though the power had been turned off and all things electrical had ceased. I was in a poorly lit, … Continue reading →

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Paranoia Episode

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

Recently, in our local newspaper, there was an article about a woman with a history of mental illness who was having a ‘paranoia episode’ late one night. Her 12 year old son had been staying up with her that evening … Continue reading →

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