Archive for January, 2008

The Meltdown: Never Satisfied

This week I talk about not being good enough for anyone, including yourself.
Music:
The Kill by 30 Seconds to Mars

 
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Monday, January 28th, 2008

Losing my safe places

I feel like I am losing my safe places to vent and be myself. I haven’t seen my psych in a month. I will probably have to reschedule again since my husband works the same time as my appointment. I am growing away from people who say things that really grate me the wrong way. [...]

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

Free resources for drug addiction help

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I was just reading through 1800NoDrugs. They offer free help to find a rehabilitation program that suits your needs. I was surprised to find that their service is international. So many are only domestic. There is also a little form to fill out so someone can call you with information instead of you calling [...]

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

Jumble of emotions

In conjunction with my monthly horror-monal upheaval, I am going through a lot of other issues. For example, another of my good friends passed over this morning. I am so exhausted from the horror-mones that I can’t even bring myself to cry out what I feel right now. I am just at a loss. I [...]

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

The Meltdown: The Black Hole

This week I talk about the black hole many of us experience…emptiness. Hand in hand with the feeling of worthlessness, you can be sure to find yourself sliding down the tunnel of despair. Take a listen and let me know if you can relate.
Sites mentioned:
Deb
Cass
Lisa
Music:
Black by Pearl Jam

 
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Monday, January 21st, 2008

Worthless

I keep looking for jobs online so I can continue to work at home. The problem with this: I feel worthless. I feel like I cannot maintain a job even if I get one because they will find my work lacking. I keep feeling like I don’t have enough to contribute, that my skills are [...]

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

Visible brain abnormalities cause borderline

Well, this makes me wonder. I know that my friend who is bipolar can go in and get her brain scanned and SEE the abnormalities. Now I want to know if that is true for myself. According to recent studies, it should be easy to see what the disturbance is. So I guess that it [...]

Friday, January 18th, 2008

The Meltdown: To Drug or Not to Drug?

Today I am talking about drugs and alternative therapies for bipolar and borderline. Take a listen and answer back
Sites mentioned:
NIMH on borderline
WebMD on Borderline
AAPEL on Borderline
Music:
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) [Explicit] by Marilyn Manson

 
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Monday, January 14th, 2008

I used to adore the rain

It allowed me to be my melancholy self and people would just blame it on the weather. Now, it’s like a temptress calling my name. I am not so in love with it as I used to be. Even though I can take my fish oil and pray for the best, even the very smell [...]

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

The Meltdown: Things in Small Packages

Hey everyone! Did you miss me? I am back and ready to talk with you. This Meltdown is about how we deal with our children and our mental illnesses. Real talk, real honest. Take a listen and let me know what you think.
Music: Bitter Sweet Symphony by The Verve

 
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Monday, January 7th, 2008