Category Archives: Mental Health

The Rage Within

Posted on September 10, 2016 by

The Rage Within Deep in her dark, torturous mind she would dwell.   No one really knew her own personal hell.   To the world she presented a woman who was care-free.   No one really knew her, not even … Continue reading →

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Two more of my blog posts published by IBPF

Posted on November 30, 2015 by

Published by International Bipolar Foundation at http://www.ibpf.org   Nutrition: http://ibpf.org/blog/bipolar-disorder-and-how-nutrition-fits Dissociation: http://ibpf.org/blog/bipolar-and-dissociation-world-around-you

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Helpless – prompt by the Daily Post

Posted on August 19, 2015 by

Helpless Helplessness: that dull, sick feeling of not being the one at the reins. When did you last feel like that –- and what did you do about it? ___________________________________ I believe that feeling was almost 3 years ago now. … Continue reading →

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Kicked out of Class (non-fiction)

Posted on April 8, 2015 by

Kicked out of Class – by Teresa Smeigh I have mentioned before that I was a goody-two-shoes most of the time, but there were times when you had to watch out. I think now after all this time that I … Continue reading →

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Darkness is not My Friend

Posted on March 26, 2015 by

Darkness is not My Friend —– by Teresa Dean Smeigh Nightmares during the night or day, Cannot keep the demons at bay. I always dread the coming night I have to sleep with a light. Darkness is not my friend I wish … Continue reading →

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Whirling Waters, Many Drown

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

Now that I have your attention, yeah me! I can’t sleep. I take enough sleep medications and tranquilizers to kill an elephant (according to my doctor), yet here I sit wide awake. I was asleep for about 45 minutes and … Continue reading →

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My 8 night, 9 day awesome vacation….NOT!

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

I’ve wanted to go on a vacation. Let’s face it, who doesn’t like vacations? Guess that would depend on the destination and whether it was planned or thrust on you. I have had a horrid month. First there is the … Continue reading →

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