Category Archives: Bipolar

Looking For An Escape Clause To My Suicide Pact

“Everytime I make my mother cry an angel falls from Heaven.” Marilyn Manson, ‘Cryptorchild,’ “AntiChrist Superstar” (1996) “Youth are among the highest risk populations for suicide. In Canada, suicide accounts for 24 percent of all deaths among 15 to 24 … Continue reading

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Happy Something Or Other Week

. Merry Christmas From Salted Lithium. If You’re Heading Home For The Holidays You Will Need Help, So Here Are… . 5 Sites Where You Can Escape From Your Family’s Holiday Judgments: . The ‘Amazing Toothpick-Family Adventure’: Here. It’s as mesmerizing as … Continue reading

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Dying Over The Holiday? Not Likely.

“There is no fucking ice cream in your fucking future.” Otis, “The Devils Rejects” “Despite a commonly held myth that the Christmas season has the highest suicide rate of all the seasons, studies have proven that across North America, suicide … Continue reading

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Mostly We Die Because Of Infected Memories

More women than men attempt suicide, but more men succeed because we use more lethal means. Something I read from Health Canada. “…Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery / None but ourselves can free our minds.” “Redemption Song” Bob Marley & … Continue reading

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There Are Moments Of Lucidity In Our Lives

“…I do not understand why I must forgive their guilt. They have done nothing to atone for their abuse and neglect, and when I press an issue they rear up and demand an apology for my accusations.” . “I wanted … Continue reading

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I Went Looking For Tall Bridges Where There Were No Rivers

“…you can die tonight, doesn’t mean you’ll smile tomorrow.” . “I have this recurring nightmare. In it I’m laughing. That’s it. It’s a nightmare because, When I wake up, I wish I were still asleep.” Just before my collapse back … Continue reading

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