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Tag: Mental Illness

I AM NOT OK

Today (October 10) is World Mental Health Day. And I am not OK. Many around you are not OK. You … More

#worldmentalhealthday, mental health, Mental Illness

The Dose

I can’t even begin to unwind.

medication, Mental Illness, shame

Never Say “No” to Angels

Why do we push against the things we need the most?

Angels, coincidence, mental health, Mental Illness

committed

committing to commitment
in various versions
is differently difficult
and beautifully baffling

commitment, committed, Love, mental health, Mental Illness, relationships, tough love

under repair

so much work yet to be done.

#haikai, #haiku, #tanka, mental health, Mental Illness, process, psychiatrist, psychologist

Breathing; space.

Working through mental illness is not about being clever. ~ In fact, it’s the opposite of clever. Sometimes you have to stop thinking in order to ever think clearly again.

depression, meditation, Mental Illness, Suicide, survivor

headlines

have you played the game?

birthday, cheeseburger, crazy, Florida Man, headlines, insane, Mental Illness, pregnant, real life

The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t

December 26, 2018. Yesterday could have been a very different Christmas. 21 days ago, I tried to take my own … More

christmas, Mental Illness, Suicide
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