Author: Mentally Ill In America

The only meaning I can ascribe to my life is one that challenges me and makes me happy. #MentalHealthWarrior I like to self-reflect. I am into personal development (and, I am working to become more consistent). I have a BA in Psychology. I enjoy reading. I love to listen to music! I write Prose poetry. My favorite foods are Vietnamese and Thai. "You will never be criticized by someone who is doing more than you. You will only be criticized by someone who is doing less than you."

A Way (A Poem)

I once saw a way.I felt a path.I knew of a potentiality.For me.It was a different sort of route.One that made me see!I couldn’t imagine life any other way!I will share my thoughts.My feelings are accessible.I am ready to go … Continue Reading A Way (A Poem)

Why I Keep Getting Back In The Ring (So To Speak)

So, the “ring,” for me, is waking up every day and “trying” as best as I can to follow a checklist, which includes self-care items and a few chores. More often than not, I do poorly. I call it failure, … Continue Reading Why I Keep Getting Back In The Ring (So To Speak)

Implementing A New Posting Schedule

In order to keep interested in your blog (and mine), I am experimenting with posting once a week moving forward. I am grateful for this blog and I am hopeful that I can say what I want to say in … Continue Reading Implementing A New Posting Schedule

An Update On My Mental Health

I am currently dealing with my schizoaffective disorder by taking 33% less of my antipsychotic. My doctor and I are working together on this medication reduction, and I do feel a hint of more energy – 33% more – which … Continue Reading An Update On My Mental Health

As Good As It Gets (A Poem)

For me, it matters that I try.But, even trying will only get me so far!I easily become tired.I have very little energy to do things.I guess this is my life!This is the prize I’ve won!Wonderful, right?I’m the winner of a … Continue Reading As Good As It Gets (A Poem)

How to Follow The “Don’t Diet” Diet

Note: This is a forwarded post! Today, I have a post that’s been long in the making and I’ve been very excited to share. By the title, it sounds like I’m pitching the hottest new … How to Follow The … Continue Reading How to Follow The “Don’t Diet” Diet

I Must Weather The Storm (A Poem)

I must weather the storm.Today and every day.But, I will get through.And, it will happen again.I sometimes wonder why.I am not one for self-pity.But, I do feel a lot of anxiety right now!I know I am not alone, yet there … Continue Reading I Must Weather The Storm (A Poem)

Pervasive Attitudes About People With Mental Illness

What are the attitudes that bug you the most? I am particularly bothered by people, who, in general, ask what I do for a living? I get that that’s an icebreaker. Something else that bothers me is people in general. … Continue Reading Pervasive Attitudes About People With Mental Illness

I Don’t Want To Justify, This Is Not My Bullshit (A Poem)

I don’t want to justify… nope.And, I don’t want to bullshit.Myself or you!I want to be straight with us both!Always.That’s why I get intimate.Transparent even.Sometimes breaking boundaries.Sometimes holding fast to them.l continue to work on things!You continue to work on … Continue Reading I Don’t Want To Justify, This Is Not My Bullshit (A Poem)

I Started Out An Empath And Ended Up Empathic

The difference is I’ve hardened up a bit! By having poor boundaries (not knowing better early on), I was highly susceptible to being taken advantage of! And, I was… several times… Today, though… after many run-ins with toxic people and … Continue Reading I Started Out An Empath And Ended Up Empathic

How Personal Development Has Been “Forced” On Me

NOTE: When I say “forced,” I mean that I elected this path of personal development, which has much to do with how I process the world around me. — Personal development has been something I’ve been doing for 25 years, … Continue Reading How Personal Development Has Been “Forced” On Me

A Few Good Hours (A Poem)

This is where I am at.I want to have a better quality of life, while alive.How do I do that?“Do the work and still die,” is the best I have come up with.And, this is quite my reality. It’s quite … Continue Reading A Few Good Hours (A Poem)

Reliability And Symptom Reporting

I don’t know about you, but I am not always reliable with my accounts of things. I do my best, to the point, that I think I know what I am saying… but, clearly all of us are wrong from … Continue Reading Reliability And Symptom Reporting

Reflecting A Bit On 2020: On Friendships, On Psychosis

2020 has sucked. There are no two ways about it. This year, I watched a lot of my friendships dissipate over politics. And, in a lot of ways, that is just unacceptable. But, you know what… life goes on… does … Continue Reading Reflecting A Bit On 2020: On Friendships, On Psychosis

Living with Psych Med Side Effects

For anyone need to take medications for a chronic condition like mental illness, dealing with side effects may end up being part of the reality of … Living with Psych Med Side Effects

Just How Hard It Is To Do My Chores

Because I am generally tired from the start of my day until it ends, I have quite a time doing basic chores. The recurring task of putting away the dishes (for instance) usually takes 5 minutes, and that’s hard for … Continue Reading Just How Hard It Is To Do My Chores