Dealing with failure and the importance of not manufacturing Kryptonite.
Before I left the U.K I had attempted to rebuild and modify an XS650 motorcycle. I had no idea how to go about it, or the tools to do the … Continue reading
The Wednesday Word – “Cognitive Dissonance”
I understand that it isn’t exactly great form to start a feature by cheating and having two words – but this is a good starting point with plenty of mileage … Continue reading
Blog Hop – The Writing Process
Last week I was asked by Maria.A.Abanga from over at http://marieabanga.com/ if I minded if she passed the torch forward on a blog hop about the writing process. I’ve decided … Continue reading
History Repeating Itself – How a friend’s death can be two triggers at once.
#bereavement #grief #bipolar #trauma I got word that one of my riding friends died of a massive heart attack yesterday night. This would be bad usually, but the situation … Continue reading
H&J, now effectively medicated, starts learning how to ‘Happy’ instead of lamenting the loss of Mania
#Gladness #Happiness #Siblings #Bipolar I’ve been at a low ebb for the past day or two and I know that in days gone by this would be a depression. … Continue reading
Relationships And Wrong Thinking – H&J explores how a faulty mind can damage or prevent relationships.
“So then, let’s make a go of it.” I said. “My jaw just hit the floor” she replied. I finally overcame the thought process that had crippled my capacity for … Continue reading
#Medicated #Overmedicated #Hope
#Bipolar #Manicdepression #Seroquel #Quetiapine #MentalIllness The last few days, as you may have read, have been varied. It has been tempting to not write anything at times for fear … Continue reading
Hellloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo #Mania
#mania #manicdepression #upswing I’ve spent the last week or two wondering what a pale shade of life I would be living if the monotony of a truly balanced … Continue reading
#learningtosleep – Beating insomnia, come join the discussion
#learningtosleep #insomnia #manicdepression #bipolar #mentalillness #mania #manic #depression #depressed Everyone in the mental-defective-league (Cheers, Jack) have experienced insomnia at one point or another. If you have a monkey … Continue reading