I was overcome by a wave of emotion, of acceptance and gratitude, and I cried with happiness. I felt overwhelmed because I was proud of myself.
My Bipolar February 2018 – The Other Paul
I don’t have to see the other Paul, I can feel him stood on the other side with intent in his soul. He’s patiently waiting for my weaknesses to let him in.
Psychotic Cycle – My monthly cycle and suicidal ideation
Life was beautiful. It was the last week of the month. I looked up at the top of the building and thought, ‘I sure would like to jump off that!’
Bipolar – Inside The Mind Of A DJ
I hit rock bottom. Alone on a bench, with half a bag of cocaine, a few cigs and a completely battered mind after another four day bender.
Bipolar is Awesome!
Bipolar is awesome! A lyrical genius, ideas of grandeur – until they ram a needle in yer. Then comes the crash. Longing for your life to be over in a flash.
Schizoaffective disorder: schizophrenia and bipolar
Schizoaffective disorder: schizophrenia and bipolar. I thought I was infected with aids or the ebola virus and no-one was telling me. Then came Halloween.
Dear darling daughter, from your bipolar mother
A poem for my daughter, from her bipolar mother. It’s incredibly difficult for children to understand mental illness, and parenting can be hard.
The Game
Have you ever heard the darkness whispering your name | Beckoning your illness to wake up and play a game? | The battle against my own mind.
Bipolar Poem
Bipolar Poem: She’s lying in her bed / Still breathing but she’s wishing she was dead / She’s dancing round the place / The biggest smile across her face…
Bipolar Disorder: What you need to know
Over the years I’ve been faced with many of the same questions, wild opinions, and rude statements from family members, friends, and even strangers.
Bipolar Disorder: Medications
Some people do great on some medications, and other people do better on others. It is important to work closely with your doctor.
Self Advocacy is Important for Quality Mental Health Care & Quality of Life
There was nobody else to speak up for me. So I learned that I am my own best advocate and need to trust my instincts more.