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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 […]
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Monthly Archives: March 2017
March 27, 2017
An overcast day today which suits me just fine. If I am honest I would have to admit that I prefer overcast days to sunny ones. We were fortunate that last Saturday morning, Brian , the floor guy, was able … Continue reading
March 17, 2017
And I thought yesterday was a miserable day. As I mentioned in yesterday’s post it had rained; rained a lot. I went down the basement last night around 10:00 PM to sort out some of the pictures that need reframing. … Continue reading
March 16, 2017
It is raining outside; has been for the better part of the afternoon. Every bone in my body feels like I have been run over by a truck and I feel a rant coming on. After my doctor’s appointment today, … Continue reading
March 5, 2017
Another day of extreme fatigue. Will I ever get enough sleep to beat this overwhelming fatigue? Thankfully I am able to hibernate at home without any obligations except for the occasional doctor’s appointment. This week I hope to finish … Continue reading
March 4th, 2017
A quiet Saturday afternoon with temps about 3 C. However there is a snow storm in the works for Monday and Tuesday. Life takes many twists and turns and we can never be sure what will happen next. This past … Continue reading
Not Over Till The Fat Lady Sings 