Category Archives: Depression

Dying Over The Holiday? Not Likely.

Posted on December 16, 2006 by Gabriel...

“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

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Gabriel...

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

Posted on November 28, 2006 by Gabriel...

“…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

Posted on November 22, 2006 by Gabriel...

“…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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kicking at the darkness until it bleeds daylight

Posted on November 18, 2006 by Gabriel...

“…really ain’t no excuse in me hanging around in your kinda scene.” Jimi Hendrix, “Manic Depression” “C.L. Grigg of St. Louis came up with a fruity concoction he named ‘Bib Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda’. A doctor’s testimonial promised ‘an abundance … Continue reading →

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18-Years Off The Pills, Three Years On

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Gabriel...

. “[Manic Depression] is a disease, our brains are not capable of certain tasks, like turning emotions off, which leads to even more devastating problems like a lack of reasoning between right and wrong when it comes to our own … Continue reading →

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