Book Review/Reflections: On Tyranny
On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder provides twenty lessons that society can learn from the tyrants of the 20th century. The book was recommended to me by … Book Review/Reflections: On Tyranny
Nobody Can Deny (A Poem)
A light.At the end of this tunnel.Freedom.Within my reach.Spreading good vibes.Everywhere.A life worth so much more than this!How will I make it?My destiny!My chosen path!I go at this somewhat alone.Maintaining a sense of calm.With a life.That is dull but not … Continue Reading Nobody Can Deny (A Poem)
Follow Up And Follow Through: The Impact Childhood Suffering Can Have On Adults (Part Of A Series Of Essays)
I have no official qualifications, other than “empathy,” and a BA in Psychology; and, while those things are “something,” they’re not nearly enough to speak with authority. What I want to state though, in this essay, is that, we, as … Continue Reading Follow Up And Follow Through: The Impact Childhood Suffering Can Have On Adults (Part Of A Series Of Essays)
A Reconciliation Of Faith (A Poem)
Faith is available!When you are open to it (or seek it).Unfortunately, faith is muddied!For me, faith is not what mainstream people say it is.It is highly personal and tailored to my own steadfast interpretation!Few churches could ever get that right!Especially … Continue Reading A Reconciliation Of Faith (A Poem)
I Still Want To Live
I would like to feel vibrant again! I would like to know that I am living my life! I don’t get anything resembling a feeling that I am vibrant, though, nor that I am living my life! I really don’t … Continue Reading I Still Want To Live
I Want To Cry (A Poem)
Let the tears come.Let them roll down my face.I want to cry.Badly.I want to let all the pain and struggle out!Just for today!Get it out.Let it be done.Gone.And, let me start all over!With a fresh perspective perhaps!One that will make … Continue Reading I Want To Cry (A Poem)
Cognitive Dissonance And The Push-Pull Of Severe Mental Illness
Imagine, if you will, scores of people out there, battling severe mental illness, minimizing cognitive dissonance, and finding their way? Can it be done? How can it be done? For me, I have become so reliant on specific doses of … Continue Reading Cognitive Dissonance And The Push-Pull Of Severe Mental Illness
Try To Live (A Poem)
Something happened and now I am not living.Not that I was living before. Well, I was. Sort of…Which is what makes this hard!As soon as medication was introduced into my life, everything changed.And so, the long road to accepting a … Continue Reading Try To Live (A Poem)
I’ve changed my site’s URL
It is now “mentallyillinamerica.family.blog.” Please let me know if you are having problems viewing the site moving forward. I am in the middle of changing about 40 site links from within my posts. Thanks and have a great day! 🙂
Overcoming Barriers To Living One’s Life When Highly Medicated And Sleeping 12-14 Hours A Day
I don’t know where to begin, or how to make this all-encompassing, but here’s what I feel… There is no precise way to overcome a lot of what I experience. Most of what I go through! It will always be … Continue Reading Overcoming Barriers To Living One’s Life When Highly Medicated And Sleeping 12-14 Hours A Day
Confusion Is A Bigger Problem Than I Want To Admit
I am confused a lot. I press on, because that’s what I need to do for me, but I am oftentimes, left trying to make sense of just about everything! Admittedly, I am not “connecting the dots” like I used … Continue Reading Confusion Is A Bigger Problem Than I Want To Admit
What Is Real And What Isn’t (A Poem)
I just don’t know.I once heard that reality is “just an agreement.”But, as a society, we don’t agree on much!That’s why community is so damn important!And, within a community, you find those people who help you to see…These are the … Continue Reading What Is Real And What Isn’t (A Poem)
I Am Angry With Myself
I read into things a lot! And, I am making another appointment with my doctor tomorrow. We met last month, but I need to see him again. I think I need to change my meds. I thought they were working … Continue Reading I Am Angry With Myself
How Well Does Taking Medication Work For Those Dealing With Mental Illness?
Is medication something that you personally take and can vouch for? Is medication the be all, end all solution for people who deal with mental illness? I personally have struggled immensely to get to where I can take the meds … Continue Reading How Well Does Taking Medication Work For Those Dealing With Mental Illness?
Why Schizophrenia? Why Me? Why Not?
I cannot figure out why I am plagued with schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder. I just can’t… except for that fever that I got when I was around the age of two. Or, maybe a few other possibilities! It’s that same fever that … Continue Reading Why Schizophrenia? Why Me? Why Not?
Most People Don’t Have A Problem With Mental Illness Until Someone With Mental Illness “Expresses Themselves” (A Poem)
How many of you can relate? I’ve all but seen people back away when I express myself. Namely on social media. What are they thinking? I was fine when I appeared normal, no doubt! But now… Now when I’m ill… … Continue Reading Most People Don’t Have A Problem With Mental Illness Until Someone With Mental Illness “Expresses Themselves” (A Poem)
