Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Mental health”
Stability in Recovery- When I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder type 1 and addiction I hoped for a stable life. Hope is an expectation of fulfillment. My new life with this dual diagnosis started in April of 1995. The first seven years of this new life was like an uncontrollable tidal wave. I was up, down, and all over the …
[inline_media][/inline_media] Spirit- Mind body and spirit are what makes a person complete When the mind is racing and the body is tired the spirit can bring peace. Your spirit is the inner voice that you have to use as your guide. It is a connection to your higher power. When you’re searching for an answer it can give you an …
Break- When there’s a break in time, what’s in store? There is some kind of lesson, I’ve learned that before. The situation will present itself, it’s behind the door. Open the door and see the prize, it’s what you’ve been waiting for. Put your worries aside, the lesson will be over soon. If the lesson leaves you in the dark, …
[inline_media][/inline_media] An Eclipse of the sun. A darkness comes over the light. Fear is not an option. Remembering the times of old. Like a Phoenix reborn from the ash. A rebirth of a new life. Died from flying too Close to the sun. A reformation of life on life’s terms. Soaring to new heights. Memories of the fire, The agony …
Love- What is the meaning of life? Love. When we’re born into this life, isn’t it from the act of love? What separates us from this love? A separation from God? A separation from ourselves? If we are made in his likeness, isn’t that the same thing? I believe we are all created in God’s likeness and that we all …
EGO- I’m finding when I want to be creative and have no inspiration, it’s because of my ego. A friend of mine from the past once told me what she believed ego stood for, “Edging God Out”. When I think of that statement it really makes sense. When you’re “Edging God Out”, you’re not attuned to the spirit. When that …
Awakening- What is an awakening? It is a breakthrough from the inside out. It is a breakthrough of walls and barriers that we create internally. What causes these walls and barriers? Fear. What causes the fear? In my case, it is acceptance. Why acceptance? Because living with my dual diagnosis of bipolar disorder and addiction to alcohol/drugs there is a …
No More Crutch is a book written of poetry, writings, and feelings from the early years of my recovery living with a dual diagnosis. My dual diagnosis consists of bipolar disorder and addiction to drugs/alcohol. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1995 after a drug induced manic episode. I was going to an all night rave club in NYC …
Truth- When looking for the light, Are you in darkness? When listening to the truth, Do you hear? When I’m going through adversity I’m always praying for an answer. I believe in order to hear the truth, We have to accept the light. The light can come to us through an understanding of acceptance. An acceptance that a change has …