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Bipolar disorder; understanding the highs, the lows and the in between.
The Search for Khadijah (Pt 3)
The world couldn’t understand my total sadness day in and day out. I wanted to fly away, high over the mountains and low under the sea.
You Won't Hear This Often
It's not the best subway station, with its blue tiled walls, and cement floors, flickering lights over head that seemed to follow you around wherever you go. You're sitting on a bench in the middle of the platform, facing the tracks where there were once cars waiting. Now all you see is two black tunnels. You're sitting with your Zara combat-boots on the seat, and your chin resting on your knees. You waft away a strand of light brown hair away from your face and get up. Wandering about the half lit station, you stumble into the bathroom, but make sure there is no one following you in. You locked the doors and now your hands are planted firmly against the marble sink, and you look straight into your own eyes.
Layla ElkassihPublished 5 years ago in PsycheThe Search for Khadijah
How far do I have to go? Many times I’ve tried to commit suicide, but I was a coward not able to end the book called life. I wanted out sooner than later, with no excuses.
Wahalalafia (Part 13)
I realised that I am mortal when I was lying down. Sometimes we take life for granted, it's ridiculous. I realise that. I have to make every moment count. As you know, I'm a floater, so sometimes it's difficult to keep my feet and mind on the ground. I don’t know why it’s difficult for me to keep my feet on the ground. I’ve always been expressive in my sentiments, in how I’m feeling, in what I’m doing.
Marie OsuamohPublished 5 years ago in PsycheThe Search for Khadijah
CHAPTER 1 "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." ― Maya Angelou At times a hidden story needs to be revealed. The story could have different characters and it could be told in different ways. Always revealing the outcry that can be heard over the sad music of one lost soul, but the results are always the same, we all seek love, acceptance, and peace.
Wahalalafia (Pt. 12)
Hey, It’s been a while, how are you doing? I’m going on holiday soon, to celebrate my bestie's wedding. I don’t know if she’ll read this, but I’ve got a big present planned, which will be nice!
Marie OsuamohPublished 5 years ago in PsycheWahalalafia (Pt. 11)
I’m thinking of going away for a while. (Don’t worry, I’m not going to jump off a bridge.) What I mean by go away, is that I want to really meditate on who Marie is.
Marie OsuamohPublished 5 years ago in PsycheIt Started with a Pen
It was brilliant. Easily one of the best quotes I had ever heard (or had I read it?). It had been stuck on repeat, in my head all day. (Was it lyrics from a song I'd heard?) The arrangement of words flowed together so effortlessly in my mind. (But WHERE had it come from?) I was lying in bed and the words were keeping me awake. Then a lightbulb went off.
Katie BindelPublished 5 years ago in PsycheWahalalafia (Pt. 10)
Heyyy sorry for the delay. I think I want a dog, or a cat, and I'm going to name her Ignatia, or if it's a he, Ignatius. I love really random, crazy names. I'm so tired. exhausted. I've just come in after a pizza date with my therapist (let's call her Jane). She's amazing, and transparent, which is always a good quality in a therapist.
Marie OsuamohPublished 5 years ago in PsycheWahalalafia (Pt. 9)
Hey, I had a bad dream, so I thought to myself, hey why don’t I write? At the moment, I’m looking into reading affirmations, specifically Christian ones.
Marie OsuamohPublished 5 years ago in PsycheWahalalafia (Pt. 8)
Hey. Now I'm irritated. I had an amazing blog, in which I wrote about Mother Music, and guess what, it was deleted! Now I have to start again! So anyway, I have to do it again. I find that I'm at my most creative when either I listen to music. For some reason, it helps me to focus. I know what is going on right now. In the background, the documentary of The Not So Secret Life of the Manic Depressive is playing. I find it so consoling when I know that someone, somewhere understands Wahalalafia. You know, I've discovered that Wahalalafia is an entity. I imagine it to be a multi-coloured individual, wearing a multicoloured suit, who is kind of my partner in crime. Its group includes: Dick the Depression, Opty, and Manny the Mania.
Marie OsuamohPublished 5 years ago in PsycheGuys, It's Alright
In today's world we are faced with a lot of people having trouble with mental health; more often than not, it's depression. When suffering from mental health troubles, people will often lash out at others without good reasoning, and most times, without even realizing it. As a result, we see things like, abusive relationships, family fights, and friendships ruined. That being said, I think the biggest problem with these mental health struggles is, admitting to yourself and others that you're are facing the problems. Although others may see you acting irregularly, only YOU know how you truly feel and what you are experiencing. Everyone has a predetermined notion that if you seek help you automatically show that you are weak. I have personally noticed this tends to happen with men... A LOT... Men naturally have a sub-conscious that tells them,"I don't need help; I can do this myself." Well, let me explain to you why you might want to rethink it guys.