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My Mental Trampoline
A Blog I Follow: My Mental Trampoline
The Moments That Count
Written September 10, 2010 Last night I went to my grandmother’s bedside, it was late, the room was dimly lit. She lay in her hospital bed, lost amid a jumble of pillows and blankets. She is presently at home in palliative care making her way from this world to the next. She is dying. It […]
The Art of Weird
I come from a generation in which if you were weird you had to make a choice, hide it and blend in, or be out there and don’t look for acceptance. Be strong enough to own your weird, earn your acceptance through sheer force of will. They used to say “don’t dress weird unless you […]
A Trip to the Hospital – What to Pack
When you have finally made the hard decision to go into hospital you may be overwhelmed by your circumstances, emotions, and the tasks you are expected to complete. The best way to cut down on the number of concerns and tasks at hand is to be prepared. If you have a comprehensive list of items […]
How Do I Get To A “Safe” Place?
Getting to an immediate “safe” place may be as easy as dragging yourself step by step out of the room that you are experiencing your crisis in and into a safer place in your home. Make sure you avoid high risk areas like the kitchen, for instance. There are too many things you can harm […]
Trip to the Hospital – Admitting Yourself To Hospital
Now That You Have Realized You Need Help And Have Decided To Admit Yourself into Hospital It is imperative that you make this critical decision before you carry through with any plans to harm yourself or others. Try not to let your crisis get out of hand. It is very important when you are experiencing […]
Not a Stepford Parent
Another Blog I Follow: Not A Stepford Parent
Celebrating Father’s Day Alone
Today is a very painful day for my partner. He has lost his child because she decided that she did not want to be with us. This was a very painful blow to him and he has lost his way as a parent. I am doing my best to give comfort and help him work […]
Why I am writing this blog.
I am writing this blog because I find writing about the journey I am taking in life helps me to make sense of the feelings, thoughts, and the denouement of a situation. When I was studying psychology many years back I discovered that when we write out our inner turmoil it often helps to create […]
Monthly Archives: December 2012
January 17, 2002
Today I am angry – very angry. I had the PV Lung Scan on Tuesday morning. I have been sitting here for three days wondering what the heck is going on! No one has bothered to call. I guess right … Continue reading
January 15, 2002
After taking many deep breaths last night, I think I have recovered from the shock of yesterday. I will continue with my January 14th saga. Of course, I am presuming you are all waiting with anticipation for the next installment … Continue reading
January 14, 2002
Today is a day I will not soon forget. Today I went to the appointment with the doctor of internal medicine. I spent from 2:30 – 5:30 with the doctor and resident. Since I am absolutely and completely exhausted, … Continue reading
January 11, 2002
I have to apologize for not keeping these diaries current. This past week has been quite a nightmare. Late Saturday night, January 5th, I lost some of my hearing. Since this had happened before, I figured I was in for … Continue reading
December 26, 2001
Our daughter, son in law and grandson came by this morning at 9:00 AM to take us to the airport. Security at the airport was not as troublesome as I had expected. We only had a problem with a clock … Continue reading
December 17, 2001
Such a busy time – I really have to make an effort not to get stressed out and anxious. My body just does not do well with stress these days. Managed to get out of the house by 11:00 AM … Continue reading
December 14, 2001
Today was the day I met with the Hustler to discuss the release of my medical records. I waited patiently in the consultation room for his grand entrance. Trust me, it was a grand entrance. He sat down and asked … Continue reading
December 5, 2001
It has been a lazy day for me. We are expecting a total of 8 inches of snow by tomorrow. It is good to take a day to just hang out, listen to music and reflect on things. Right now … Continue reading
November 28, 2001
Squirt telephoned me this morning at 9:00 AM and woke me up. After sleep disruptions all night long I had only fallen asleep at 7:30 AM. Squirt informed me that he had made arrangements for me to see the internist. … Continue reading
December 10, 2001
Last week I had a phone call from the secretary at No Name’s office. They wanted my husband to come in and discuss his recent lab work. Since I was running out of Amiloride and Serc, I told the secretary … Continue reading →