But, I feel better. That's because you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing. I’m thinking much clearer. I can stop now, right? No, stay on your meds and stop running with crazy.
Tag: Mental health
Quicksand
Digging my way out of the quicksand that is my mind, I lie vulnerable, spent and exhausted. Taking deep gulps of acrid air, I realize I’m now in a fire pit of regret.
Buoyed
They want me to learn to breathe. I’ve taken enough breath tests, I told ‘em I already knew how. “Visualize,” they told me. "Imagine the positive." they said. If I can control my thoughts, I can control my destiny. I called, “bullshit” on that and lost my TV privileges. I didn’t care. All that new-age, … Continue reading Buoyed
Lived in
Between my OCD-collector son, and “I-might-need-that” packrat husband, we’re one cardboard box from a Hoarders episode. The only time my home will be spectacularly clean is at my wake.
Dark matter
His whole countenance is black. The very air around him dark with foul humor. I knew him when he was the golden boy. The sun rose and set on him, there was nothing he could do that dimmed his light. That was until her. She blew into his life like an ill wind. Wrapping him … Continue reading Dark matter
Van Winkle
Awoke late morning Feeling refreshed and inspired How long did I sleep? I don't usually sleep well. Let me clarify, I can fall asleep easily and anywhere, and have. If I sit still for any length of time, I nod off. Getting to sleep isn't my problem, staying asleep is - sleep-maintaining insomnia. During a … Continue reading Van Winkle
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