It took me years to admit to (or even recognize) some of the symptoms that were going on inside my head. And, even today, I have trouble distinguishing between the chatter and the thoughts. Partly because, voices, for me, are … Continue Reading An Experience Of Mental Health Symptoms
I go to get something for my wife in the house, and out of nowhere, I get the thought that my wife is working for the government. Now, she is not working for the government. But, that thought stays with … Continue Reading I Hate It When This Happens
I am working on purging more of the “unhealthy” in favor of being even “healthier.” Some things that won’t go away are the descriptors of my symptoms. I will always do my best to describe what it is I am … Continue Reading High-Functioning Mental Illness Is More Than Stress Management
Psych meds are a funny thing. What works for one person may not work for the next. There’s a lot of trial and error, and for those without a good insurance plan, their plight is a little more challenging. As … Continue Reading It Seems To All Boil Down To The Meds I’m Taking
My schedule is as consistent as it’s probably going to be. I try and sleep overnight, even though I have a difficult time staying asleep. By sleeping at night, I have some semblance of a life. I definitely require 8-9 … Continue Reading Sleep And Mental Illness
Just prior to my receiving my schizoaffective disorder diagnosis, I had attempted suicide a handful of times on rides to the mental hospital. Gratefully, no one was ever harmed, and my suicidal attempts were curtailed. I have always had an … Continue Reading A Little About My Journey With Chronic Mental Illness
You know what makes me sad? It is those individuals whose voice is mangled or doesn’t exist at all! This was me for way too many years. I was in survival mode for much too long. “The only way out … Continue Reading Work Hard Every Day And Don’t Be Discouraged
Over the past decade or so, I have started and taken down over a dozen blogs. It is my hope that this one will be the one to stay! I may never be blogger of the year, but I’ll settle … Continue Reading What To Stay With And What To Quit
I feel as though, these days I am doing pretty well. The last time I spoke with my psychiatrist, he told me that I am responding well to my medication. And, that is a good thing! The meds can only … Continue Reading Varying Degrees Of Stability
I know it’s my illness, but I cannot break free of my fears surrounding this blog. I don’t know if I’m helping or making things worse. I imagine that I’m so used to my delusions and hallucinations, that they have … Continue Reading How I Am Presently Feeling
This describes me to a “T.” I have a number of hobbies and interests. Sadly, though, much of the time, I don’t have the energy for anything other than surfing the Internet and eating. What a life I (we) all … Continue Reading Jack Of All Trades – Master Of None
I have chronic mental illness and am high-functioning. And, I am so sick of the paranoia. I think I am being watched. I am afraid of having this site up, and I want to keep it up, but I strongly … Continue Reading Discussion On How Schizoaffective Disorder Affects Me Personally In 2020
I’ve heard it said, that when you spew “love” you might be mentally ill. Well, I guess you’ve figured me out! After all, my blog name is enough to out me right there. So, what is this notion that “religious … Continue Reading Religion And Mental Illness (A Tired Old Topic)
For the past year or so, I have been working on setting boundaries. And, for those who actively set boundaries, I am curious to know whether you have been met with any resistance by those who “claim to love you?” … Continue Reading Setting Boundaries And Having Them Respected
