In one of my posts yesterday I posted a link to the song "Stand by You" Rachel Platten It is a song I have shared with friends who struggle. There are lyrics in the song that at times I wish someone would "sing" to me. Lyrics to "Stand by You" Take time to read them 🙂 I …
Month: December 2018
12/17/18: Fight Song
"Fight Song" -Rachel Platen This song just came on. I had heard it a few times once it came out on the radio, but I did not pay attention to the lyrics until I saw Caly, a 16 year old cancer patient, sing a version of this song on America's Got Talent AGT All of a sudden …
12/17/18: Something That Makes Me Happy
While I am going through a phase of depression now, I am not always depressed. For the most part I am fairly positive. Even thought this phase of depression now, I have moments of joy and happiness. What is something that makes me happy? Doing something special for someone I care about. I love birthday's …
12/17/18: Creep
I love this version of the song "Creep." Her voice draws you in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3lF2qEA2cw&feature=youtu.be
12/16/18: The Frustration with Getting Help- Part 2
I was told that the day program I was to attend was at Advocates in my home town and to be there for 9:00am on Friday. And so I arrived a little early. Once I filled out everything the secretary, who was also pretty rude, told me I would have to wait a week or …
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12/16/18: The Frustration of Getting Help- Part 1
I went to my first assessment a few days after calling a crisis line in the state of MA. The woman who did my assessment was very nice and compassionate. I felt at ease. The program is called Advocates and they have a few locations in the surrounding towns of where I live. She told …
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12/16/18- No Longer Stable
I've been on medication since 2010 for my bi-polar to keep me stable. For years my medications along with the therapy I received early on, has kept me generally stable. I would not have crazy mood swings and for the most part could function as a "normal" person. I had a hard time holding a …
A Few Days Worth of Posts
I decided to switch my blog from Blogger to WordPress. I'm transferring a lot of posts today which will include the original date written 🙂
The First Blog Post
I decided to write a blog to share my experiences and journey with mental illness. Below is what I wrote on my Facebook page on October 11, 2018. I figured it is a good place to start in sharing. Ten years ago today I got married to a wonderful man. 11 months to the day …
My Life With Mental Illness 