Tag Archives: depression

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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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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That Wasn’t Really Me

Posted on September 14, 2010 by

People come into and out of my life daily. Each leaves a part of who they are. Some people are with me for years and then disappear. Some are only with me for minutes, others are with me for a … Continue reading →

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Medications

Posted on August 6, 2010 by

I am on a concoction of five different medications for my bipolar disorder and one medication for a stomach problem. That said, I am what you would call medication phobic. Each time a new drug is introduced it takes me … Continue reading →

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Life Event

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

A life event can trigger a bipolar episode. A few days ago I lost my job along with many other co-workers. We knew the day was coming. I had assumed the whole company would fold and none of us would … Continue reading →

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