“Not all those who wander are lost.”― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring Life ruled by medication, I know I am not the only one but it’s a hard pill to swallow (pun intended). To know your moods can only be controlled by some chemicals is difficult. You have to give up control and recognise its … Continue reading Contaminated
"If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat! Just get on!” – Sheryl Sandberg Now I have explained a ‘high’, I can only really go into the low. I have already alluded to the low I had last time around. It was after my second intense psychosis come mania. My … Continue reading Subjugated
“The human capacity for burden is like bamboo – far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance” – Jodi Picoult To the moon, JNR CHOI - the song I listened to a lot when I was in my mania, literally felt like I was just sitting there alone talking to the moon. I … Continue reading Micro management
“Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine.” - Roy T Bennett Brave is something I have been called many times over and its honestly something I never thought I would be called (no offence to those who called me that). I … Continue reading Valorous
“Seek the wisdom that will untie your knot. Seek the path that demands your whole being.” ~ Rumi I didn’t want to give in, I didn’t want to stop. I was too scared to find out what would happen if I stopped. I was told growth is not linear. When I first considered growth I was … Continue reading Futile
A new store, where clothing is made to embrace feelings
Having more time to contemplate and sit with my feelings, I have decided to share some thoughts that have come up during this period. Without realising I have buried myself under a myriad of negative thoughts What do you do when you want to change, you want the negative thoughts to morph into the positive? … Continue reading A Series of Pandemic feelings – Cluttered
" It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell." ~ Buddha The path you take is your own, don't let others make you feel like it shouldn't be travelled the way … Continue reading Prevail
“You’re always with yourself, so you might as well enjoy the company.” ~ Diane Von Furstenburg The times you feel like you are constantly being judged #judgement #scrutiny #opinions Figuring out how to stop being someone, who needs to be validated by other people, is something I am constantly struggling with. I have always wondered … Continue reading Nurture
"You can't live your life for other people. You've got to do what's right for you, even if it hurts some people you love." ~ The Notebook I had the idea for the title of my blog, way before I actually put ‘pen to paper’. Being shelved is all I felt, for so long…before the … Continue reading Constricted
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