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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: November 2017
November 27, 2017
A belated Happy Thanksgiving to my American family and friends. Now is the time when many folks begin to decorate for Christmas. Even though the weather has played havoc with my pain and mobility, I have, in the last two weeks, … Continue reading
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November 22, 2017
It is getting closer to the end of November however the weather cannot make up its mind what to do. This coming Friday the temperature is supposed to be plus 5 C. When the temperature dips below freezing on Friday … Continue reading
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November 5, 2017
On November 2nd I had a second appointment with my new family doctor. For the last three years, I had been fortunate to be under the care of Dr. Newbie, a caring, thoughtful, and thorough woman. She was compassionate and … Continue reading
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Not Over Till The Fat Lady Sings 