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Suicide

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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Ativan, 2mg Please

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

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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Taking It All Away

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

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

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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