The Insanity Virus | Mental Health | DISCOVER Magazine

The Insanity Virus | Mental Health | DISCOVER Magazine

Patient Voices: Schizophrenia - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.com

Patient Voices: Schizophrenia - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.com

I love to hear people speak in their own voices. Click the link for some stories of life with schizophrenia.

Feminist Mormon Housewives » Hitting close to home

Feminist Mormon Housewives » Hitting close to home

A great conversation about mental illness. Be sure to read the comments.

Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome - LoveToKnow Sleep

Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome - LoveToKnow Sleep

This is so how I sleep. It turns out that it is common in those on the autistic spectrum.

Bipolar Disorder Not Linked to Violence | Bipolar Disorder For Dummies | Bipolar Beat

Bipolar Disorder Not Linked to Violence | Bipolar Disorder For Dummies | Bipolar Beat

Closed for the Day

morning glory flower, unopened, originally uploaded by Martin LaBar.

I am able to get out now much more than I have in a long time, but I still have a toll to pay afterwards.

Yesterday I had a root canal performed in my mouth in the morning and in the afternoon I attended a memorial service and saw many dear old friends.

Today I am like our backyard Morning Glories on a cloudy day: simply closed up for a while.

Still His Lamb

365/106 Lamb, originally uploaded by justmakeit.

This picture illustrates how I am feeling of late. I am still His lamb, but in a pen, waiting for a wider pasture. I know that I am loved and that nourishment is coming. But all is not well.

I have loved ones who talk with me from outside the wire, but I am longing to have a friend who can fellowship with me from the inside. Is it you? Do you understand what I am going through? Will you visit with me?

Let's discuss how to be friends from both sides of this barrier of mental dis-ease, shall we? I would sure appreciate it.

Why Know?

No Going Back, originally uploaded by Mariano Kamp.

I found this list on the Internet today, and it really resonated for me. The article is called "Top Ten Reasons for Adults to Seek an Asperger Syndrome Diagnosis."

Do you see yourself in this list, too?

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