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)
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
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
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
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)
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! 🙂
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
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
The shows are great, but I am reminded (especially with the reality ones), at just how far and away I am from living! I’ve written about the fact that I want to live, before. It is difficult not living, and … Continue Reading I’ve Been Getting Into A Few TV Shows Lately
Pets! Get one! 🙂 If it is difficult for you to care for one, consider the kind that will be easiest for you. I started off with a cat (I no longer have one) and now have a dog. I … Continue Reading Four Ideas That I Find Helpful, Part Four
I never would have thought I’d write poetry. Any kind of poetry, really. But, prose… that is my favorite right now! In my distant past, I wrote song lyrics. And now… well you know… it’s poetry! I am grateful for … Continue Reading The Path To Poetry
1. First and foremost, being (or not being) vulnerable is a boundaries issue! 2. You can choose to be vulnerable with people who have (and are) proving themselves, worthy of this intimate form of sharing. 3. There is an exception … Continue Reading When And How To Be Vulnerable
I don’t care what religion (or non-religion) it is you practice, but in America… Christianity (for example)… is tied eerily closely to the right! For that reason, it has become increasingly difficult for me to understand why! Just, why! Why … Continue Reading Finding Meaning In The World Today
I have been posting from my phone a lot lately, and that makes renaming “images” largely inconvenient. So, the change … Continue Reading I Am Not Posting Many “Images” Anymore
NOTE: I took a negative tone in this post. This notation you’re reading, did not appear here originally, and I have been reminded of the power of my words! Please go here for the apology and follow up, and take … Continue Reading There Is Nothing More Disheartening Than Wanting To Do Something That You “Can’t” Do
I want to die.I want my life to be over.I want to go now.I am tired.Tired of pretending.Tired of putting on a front.This life is not easy.It is not good.Why must we act like it is?Except to make ourselves feel … Continue Reading Worsening Depression (A Poem)
