Spectacular depression
I am falling into a spectacular bout of depression triggered by the realization of how much control I actually have over what happens in my life. Sounds stupid, right? But it’s true. There are certain things in my life that I have the power to control, but no one cares what I think so the [...]
Panic attacks aplenty
I have been having more frequent panic attacks than ever in recent weeks. This week has been the worst and I don’t really expect next week to get any better. I am so stressed about this move to New York that I could burst. Not to mention, we have a ton of other things we [...]
Podcast returning soon
I know you have probably been missing it, and so have I. It has been so hectic over here that my brain has not had time to really focus on any one thing really. I hope that you will continue to come and read even if there is nothing to listen to here. I love [...]
Mental Monday: Sacrifice
I have lead a life full of sacrifice, it seems. You would think I would be used to it by now, but I am not. I know that the things that we are doing right now come with a lot of sacrifice. I can’t have everything the way I want it. I can’t be the [...]
Mental Monday: Shallow Coffee comes clean
In my travels over the net, I have found that many people like to blog their mental illnesses. I found the best anti-blog post to date this afternoon as I surfed.
Shallow Coffee is not at all shy about talking with others about bipolar, but she doesn’t want to deal with it either. I don’t [...]
Mental Mondays coming back
Yeppers! I will be back to regular posting here on Mondays. I was thinking about throwing in a video blog every so often, too. We will see. Get your RSS revved up for Mondays here!
Making progress jan 09
Today I saw my therapist. She said I am making progress! WOOT!! I actually was able to eat before our appointment for the first time since I began seeing her. I used to just drink coffee or tea and bounce off the walls of her office. Today we had a normal paced conversation! Lots of [...]
The Meltdown: Don’t Give Up
This week on The Meltdown, I talk about regression and the guilt that come with it. I also talk about how I am doing my best to fight back.
Music: Much Like Falling by FlyLeaf
Book:
Battlefield of the Mind: Winning the Battle in Your Mind by Joyce Meyer
The Black Hole
I see it.
So close.
Trying to swallow me whole
again.
I’m so tired of fighting my way away from this “thing”.
Trigger: people trying to tell me that i should have more children…not just telling but berating me about it.
They said it was all in fun afterwards, but i know that it was only 2% fun and 98% [...]
Newsweek: Why She Cuts
Interesting article about cutting and embedding. Thought it might help you or someone who knows you get a better understanding of this addictive impulse.
Why She Cuts






