THRU DARK WATERS: 02/03/09

They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone Psalms 91:12

My Prayer

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When I do things my way for pride or for show
Deep down within me I know
When I hurt others with things, I say or do
With remorse my voice calls out to you
Lord, I'm asking what am I worth?

A man made from clay to return to the earth
Through my shame, I hear you whisper
You may walk through Hell
But faith can still move mountains
Amazing grace has never failed

When I want to do right, I do wrong anyway
Still Jesus, You love me always
You hung alone on Calvary and now you hold my hand
Alone I can't make it but with you,
I can
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Author Unknown

Mixed States

In the context of bipolar disorder, mixed states is a condition during which mania and depression occur simultaneously. During a mixed episode, the person may experience impulsiveness, insomnia, irritability, and flights of ideas as well as suicidal thoughts, guilt, feelings of hopelessness. It is impossible to explain the pain, anger, and exhaustion a mixed episode causes. It is to be filled with rage, at yourself and others and at the world. It is to have so much anger inside that you are sure you will explode. The mind can focus on nothing but death and hate. There is no reason. There is no escape.
Author Unknown

Stigma

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If a friend or colleague announces at work they need time off for cancer treatment or because of a broken leg, they are shown sympathy and support.

If this same person asks for time off to deal with a mental illness, they risk rejection, humiliation, and possibly even the loss of their job.

Mental illness can be devastating not only to the lives of the men, women and children it affects directly, but also those of their families, friends, and colleagues.

Treatments are available to help control or even diminish the symptoms of mental illness, but the fear of social stigma can make it extremely difficult for those suffering to seek out the help they need.

Victims of mental illness are faced with the risk of losing their employment and friends; of being ridiculed and misunderstood, and of being discriminated against legally, medically, and socially.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Angels Unawares