Month: October 2019
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Reblog- Bipolar Basics, [Symptoms] — Broken Believers
Bipolar disorder symptoms are characterized by an alternating pattern of emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression). The intensity of signs and symptoms can vary from mild to severe. There may even be periods when your life doesn’t seem affected at all. Manic phase of bipolar disorder Signs and symptoms of the manic phase of bipolar […]…
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Some Observations
Sometimes I wish that I could go into a time machine right now and just look at my self and say, ‘Calm down. Things are gonna be fine. Things are gonna be all great. Just relax.’ Tristan Wilds Read more at https://www.brainyquote.com/search_results?q=things+are+cicular My friend will be visiting and for some unknown reason he will stop…
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Flu Shots Available – Canada
I am writing this post about flu shots being available because I lost my mother due to the flu in 2000 Please, if not for yourself, get the flu shot for those that love you. There are plenty of places that you can receive it. I went to the Pharmacy that I deal with to…
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Thinking Of Others
Sometimes I can get wrapped up in my own difficulties that I forget that there are those who are going through much harder battles. Battles like, food, shelter, prescription medicine.
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Never Forget — Fractured Faith Blog
Never, ever forget…. via Never Forget — Fractured Faith Blog
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Focus, Focus, Focus
A Small Personal Note: I write speaking of myself, my motive being if I am going through it, there are others going or have been through it also.
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Just Don’t Do It!
I am not sure about anyone else, but I get so frustrated when people make assumptions about me. When I tell them I am bi-polar they assume that I cannot make my own decisions.
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10 Myths and facts about mental illness — Mental health from the other side
As a former mental health nurse and ward manager for many years in East London’s busiest mental health settings I was used to the many misconceptions people (including carers, visitors, family and friends) had. Here are my top 10. Mental illness won’t affect me. FACT – Mental illnesses are surprisingly common; they do not discriminate—they […]…
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Lesson, Hard Learned
In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson. Tom Bodett Read more at https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/lesson-quotes The other night I went off a routine that I have at nighttime. I usually get a coffee, take my night pills and give my dog her…
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OCD Awareness Week — Fractured Faith Blog
Don’t be alone. Speak to someone. via OCD Awareness Week — Fractured Faith Blog
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Aching Memories
Memories, good, the bad, and the ugly. Some you want to keep forever for they remind of a time gone past that was warm, comforting, and full of love.
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The Silent Scream
Lately there are times I just want to scream, not in anger, but shear frustration. Frustration that I am going through another period of depression.
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O.K. I Admit…
I have been pushing back on something I just don’t want to admit, for if I admit it then I own it. I have been doing mental gymnastics around it. The more I try to avoid it, the stronger it seems to loom over me.
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Beginning To Understand Myself
During bad circumstances, which is the human inheritance, you must decide not to be reduced. You have your humanity, and you must not allow anything to reduce that. We are obliged to know we are global citizens. Disasters remind us we are world citizens, whether we like it or not. Maya Angelou Read more at…
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Ill Effects Of Depression
If you don’t think your anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn how to cope, sweet friend. There will always be dark days. Kris Carr Read more at https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/depression-quotes I…
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I Get Depressed When…
*** When I tell people that I am bi-polar their reply is, “You don’t look sick”! *** That’s not a real illness *** They have no tests for it like an x-ray or something *** Just get happy Those are just a few things that make me want to pull my hair out, they just…
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Too Much Quiet Is Maddening!
I grew up as the oldest of five. I always had to share the bedroom with my younger brother. The three girls the same. That meant there wasn’t much time or space just to be alone.
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A Quick Word From Groucho Marx
I found this quote from the famous comedian, Groucho Marx. I cannot add to it for it says everything I am feeling at this time. ENJOY! I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have…
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Let’s Go Downtown
Downtown Petula Clark When you’re alone, and life is making you lonely You can always go Downtown When you’ve got worries, all the noise and the hurry Seems to help, I know Downtown Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city Linger on the sidewalk where the neon signs are pretty How…
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You Write This Headline
I grew up around an angry man. You never knew when he would blow his top, so, everyone walked like on egg shells around him. Blowing his top may have been wrong, but when he was angry he would throw things, break things, God forbid if he was driving when he lost it.
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