As the Pendulum Swings
Dysthymia
The Cypress Tree
On an island called Chios lived the Greek God Apollo, his beloved Cyparissus, and a stag, adored by all of the inhabitants. Especially by Cyparissus. Cyparissus would care for the stag, adorn his horns with garlands, and they’d ride and gallop across the island in merriment. One hot day, Cyparissus was hunting in the woods. … Continue reading
A Spectrum of Depression
Blank. Each time I go to write, I get a blank. Is it a blank, because I feel as if I don’t have anything important to say. Or is it a blank, because if I make a certain statement, then it is real. It becomes something tangible in this world, not only for me, but … Continue reading
The Bipolar Language
How do you describe bipolar disorder to others who do not have it? Most of the population experiencing bipolar disorder have heralded it as something “people can’t fully understand unless they have been through it.” Being a member of that group, I can wholeheartedly agree. In my personal attempts to convey the complexity of bipolar … Continue reading
With This Pill
“I will be okay. This is not real.” “This is as real as it gets.” “No, I know better. This isn’t me. What I think is happening is not actually happening.” “Just take it then. Take the Xanax and this whole thing can disappear.” “My emotions are not controlled by a drug.” “No, they’re not. … Continue reading
My Belle is a Thimble
I am the placeholder in my own life. Tragically, circling the bastard love child of Monopoly and The Game of Life. I walked the line before and after my surgery. I shuffled and wobbled. Would I fly though the air or land on my head? Carefully inching forward, I teetered into a four. I edged … Continue reading
Big Money, No Whammy, STOP!
What does it feel like to have 20 Grand hanging in the balance? I ran I Bet Jekll Felt This Way past C.S. a couple of nights ago, in so many words. I rarely read directly from the page. I’ve gotten in hot water by doing that before. Sometimes, there are just some words that … Continue reading
Green, Silver, Yellow and Orange
Are you wearing any of these colors today? It was brought to my attention by Manic Muses’ Post. The statistics are sobering. Per NIMH, 26.2% of American adults are afflicted with a mental illness. (I only use the term mental illness when referring to symptoms causing significant dysfunction correlated to a diagnosis). That is more … Continue reading
The Grey Season
There’s a saying here in Pittsburgh. “There are only two seasons, winter and construction.” Although comedic, it is partially correct. I say partially because winter doesn’t really accurately describe the season correctly. When someone thinks of winter, they think of the glistening white snow. That’s not quite the case. When winter begins to move upon us, we don’t … Continue reading
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