Category Archives: Mental Health

The good news is my new scar looks like a Star Trek body mod

My Lithium intake has been cut nearly in half for a week now and the uncontrollable tremors have mostly gone away. My hands still shake occasionally, mostly when I’m holding something, like my camera or a tube of toothpaste. But … Continue reading →

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How insulin led to a Lithium overdose and a self inflicted third-degree burn

This is probably where the trigger warning should go. Most of this post is about inflicting some serious damage onto myself. There’s a quick guide to Lithium overdose at the bottom. This post is about more than the acts themselves, … Continue reading →

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Without the dolphin taste tuna is really bland

Speaking of ad campaigns a retarded budgie could think up, Highliner (the fish people) are asking “Wonder why don’t you eat fish more often?” on billboards all over town. Long and painful minutes were spent in coming up with replies: … Continue reading →

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Ten years ago my brother stood at the White House and watched a low flying plane turn away

Ten years ago, on September 11, 2001, my little brother was standing in front of the White House speaking to our mother on his cellphone. He was preparing for an early morning tour, and my mother was trying to tell … Continue reading →

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The surprising role of insulin in my recovery from depression

Known best for its role in the body as a regulator of blood glucose levels and fatty acid storage, insulin also acts in the brain to aid memory and thinking. Thus, when insulin regulation is disrupted, as it is in … Continue reading →

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Internet down but so is my blood sugar

My connection to the Internet has been tenuous and intermittent over the past few weeks. This weekend I’ve only been able to connect twice, including now. My ISP initially told me it was their problem, something about the line coming … Continue reading →

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