Every once in awhile I read something on mental illness that sends my blood boiling. Please indulge me while I rant about one such item. Mood music: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPfkK7bcyfE&fs=1&hl=en_US] I recently tripped across a website called HeretoHelp, a project of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information. It’s a great resource for people like …
I have friends who spend a lot of time raking the same problems over the coals in their heads over and over again. The worry consumes them. I always tell them, “Don’t over think these things. That’s how you get the tumors and shit.” I know, because I used to let worry incapacitate me. Mood …
A childhood-friend-turned-convicted-pedophile was kicked off Facebook a few days ago, much to my relief. But his case makes it uncomfortably clear just how dangerous social networking can be in the hands of an addict — including me. Mood music: Before I go further, here’s the original blog post I wrote about this guy about a …
The author is reflecting a lot on things that happened in his 30s. Mood music: “Lunchbox” by Marylin Manson: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Fo57AXW3w&hl=en_US&fs=1] Since my 40th birthday is next month, I’m thinking a lot about the last decade. In many ways, I’m not the same guy I was when I was staring at my 30th birthday. This has …
The author learns that sometimes he has to put his pride aside to do the right thing. Mood music for this post: “Ride On” by AC/DC: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZo12LIWqYw&hl=en_US&fs=1] One of the more unfortunate byproducts of my OCD is that I don’t like to ask for help when I need it. This flaw has taken me to …
The author didn’t hit rock bottom before he got help. He hit several bottoms. Mood music for this post: “Coma White” by Marylin Manson: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQPJYnr48yU&hl=en_US&fs=1&] You’ve heard a million variations of the story from people who have battled depression and addiction. At some point they hit bottom and have that moment of clarity when they …
The author on how being a Communications student prepared him for the battle that was to come. Mood music for this Post: “The Hazards of Love Part 1” by The Decemberists: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp_MVc3abXU&hl=en_US&fs=1&] I wasn’t going to blog today because it’s so damn nice out. But then I realized I could do this from the back …
The author on three of the 12 Steps he keeps tripping over. Mood music for this post: “A Little Bitter” by Alice in Chains: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3qpF9xUTT0&hl=en_US&fs=1&] Of the 12 Steps of Recovery, there are three I keep tripping over: 8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to …
The author hears a lot from parents with children suffering from mental disorder. Seeking his advice might not be wise, though. Here’s why. Mood music for this post: “Sweet Chols ‘O Mine,” by Guns N Roses: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oobDQ0vdm8M&hl=en_US&fs=1&] Since starting this blog, I’ve been hearing a lot from parents. They’ve read about the trials of my …
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Once in awhile, I like to flag other people’s blogs for you to check out. Because it’s not always about me, despite what my OCD-laden mind often tells me. I’m reading the following blogs a lot these days because each offers a unique slice of life. Let’s begin: Scorpionic — This is my favorite blog …
