Tag: mental illness
member name: Serina Matteson
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April 10, 2006 03:07 AM EDT --
Hush Now
Hush now don't you cry
Try so hard and laugh through pain
All will go away
Rollercoaster ride
Emotions come like the tides
Up, down, in and out
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May 07, 2006 07:09 PM EDT --
When The Mentally Ill Meet The Criminal Justice System
The mentally ill come into contact with the criminal justice system at an alarming rate these days. Often once in the system they return too . . .
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June 19, 2007 06:49 AM EDT --
TIDES OF CHANGE
My counselor always informed me to take my medication regularly regardless how well I felt. But like many other bipolar sufferers I was lulled into a false sense of security . . .
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April 28, 2006 08:33 PM EDT --
Thank You Gather Friends
Last night I had one of those overpowering dreams that haunts you through out your day. I dreamed that I was still married to my second husband. During the dream he had gone . . .
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February 26, 2006 07:39 PM EST --
Off To The Asylum…Part 1
At seven every morning Wayne showed up at the back door of his bar to go in for his morning drink. A group of men accompanied him in and were as regular as . . .
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May 04, 2006 10:43 AM EDT --
Peculiar Prelude - Haiku
Madness calling help
Sheriff's deputies shot him
Peculiar Prelude
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May 04, 2006 09:10 PM EDT --
Peculiar Prelude - Ms. Everett's Grandson - Two Word Challenge
Ms. Everett wobbled up the cracking steps to her front porch lagging bags from the corner grocery. "Justin, come help me," . . .
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May 12, 2006 01:25 PM EDT --
Getting To Know Me Quiz 2...CAUTION!
1. What is the silliest prank you ever played on someone?
The last prank I remember pulling on someone was at work a few months back. We were not allowed to use cell . . .
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June 15, 2006 11:55 AM EDT --
On The Couch At The Shrinks
I had to visit the shrink yesterday. I was not particularly thrilled because he is new. I had been with my previous lady for seven years, since the beginning of my illness. . . .
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July 03, 2006 11:53 AM EDT --
Just In Case You Really Want To Know…Part 1
Lately I been writing mostly humor. I love writing humor. Today I wanted to take the time to write about something serious. I'm sure you can guess . . .
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December 04, 2006 05:24 AM EST --
A Historical Review Of Mental Illness and the Stigma Attached
During the month of July 1999, life took an abrupt turn. Although . . .
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June 25, 2007 10:56 AM EDT --
Cold Misery
A cold misery sweeps over
Circuits short out
Self-confidence dictated in illusion
A fervid mental joust
Mercurial personality stopped midstream
Caught . . .
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June 12, 2006 10:31 PM EDT --
Who Am I?
Who am I? I know who I used to be. A young lady who saw the world as a pearl. Simply to be plucked from the ocean on a fateful day. Then I would polish and cherish it. Full of hopes . . .
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August 23, 2006 08:08 PM EDT --
Work, Stress, and Wapmo
I am now in my seventh week of training on the job. Honestly I don't know how I am continuing to make it to work each day. Yes I do. Only by the grace of God and lots of . . .
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February 04, 2006 02:18 PM EST --
CUTTING TOO DEEP
Most of the times it happens when I'm alone at home. I'm watching t.v. or relaxing when I can feel the blood inside of me quicken. My chest tightens and my breathing begins to . . .
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January 05, 2007 07:16 PM EST --
MAD SOUP
Encapsulated smoked filled room
Conflates with the dimming aurora
The darkness now transcends deeply
Into the unknown fathoms of my mind
Implosive depression fills the . . .
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February 21, 2007 10:06 AM EST --
IT WASN’T SUPPOSE TO BE THIS WAY
I sit here smoking a cigarette with trembling hands from the medication I take and thinking about going into work at eleven this morning. I think . . .
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June 23, 2007 03:26 AM EDT --
Heads bobbing in unison
The air is hazy from smoke
Inhale deeply to ride the wind
Jack burns sliding down my throat
Swallowing down reality
I know I shouldn't . . .
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July 22, 2006 10:42 AM EDT --
Living In A World Of Their Own
The supper table was set with a southern feast. A spread of fried cabbage, corn casserole, garden peas, fresh tomatoes, macaroni and cheese, barbecue pork tenderloin, . . .
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March 05, 2006 01:05 PM EST --
Off To The Asylum…Part 2
Sitting in the back of the police car was bringing reality crashing down onto my head. Snubbing like a toddler whose toy had been taken away the young, handsome policeman . . .
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