Sometimes all we need is a break away from the main city life to rejuvenate the soul, and reset the mindset. Being back at work for only one week, sounds ridiculous that I needed a breakaway already, however it hasn't just been work. Since I recently got discharged from the psychiatric hospital, I have been … Continue reading The importance of a Break Away and an Religious Epiphany (All in one blog today). →

https://youtu.be/hl5GcRrJLyw my sister-in-law (Patty Johnson) sent me the above video and it struck me so hard that I literally was shedding tears. She has been supporting my blog since the inception and has been giving me positive feedback, again proving how blessed I am to have such an amazing family and friendship support group. The … Continue reading Maybe it’s OK →

I am one lucky guy to have friends and family that care so much for me. Something that has been a blessing is our friends Dr. Louis Smit and his husband Paul. They both are completely understanding and actually comfort not just myself but Mark too. They answer any questions I have regarding my Bipolar … Continue reading The importance of friends →

Today I am supposed to be meeting my sister who flew in a few weeks ago. I was supposed to be on a family safari getaway with them but unfortunately due to my illness I was unable to attend as I was admitted into the psychiatric hospital. She flies back to Australia today, but I … Continue reading Sisterly Love →

I know I have mentioned the three musketeers in the past, but there was so many more to our family. I am missing the little support group we had created. We have all been on a journey together, that no one will ever understand. The connections we made was undeniably incredible. We saw each other … Continue reading Undeniable Connections →

So a lot of people have been wondering what the semicolon tattoo on my wrist means or what it represents (the image from my first post, but don't stress I will repost the image here again too if you didn't get to see it)? The semicolon project was started by Amy Bleuel in 2013, as … Continue reading The Semicolon Project →

Yesterday was my first day back at work and trust me when I say it was a little overwhelming when one steps back into the office and is confronted by all the staff. What do you tell them? Clearly there has been rumors and discussions, which is human nature, so I can't be upset or … Continue reading First Day Back at Work →

Bipolar Mood Disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs and lows (depression). When one becomes depressed like I do, you tend to feel sad, hopeless or like a failure and you tend to lose interest or pleasure in most activities. Sometimes you can … Continue reading So what is Bipolar Mood Disorder? →

I am sharing some tips taught to me while I was in the psychiatric hospital, on how to reduce stress with out the medication supplied by the psychiatrists: Get 8 hours of sleep per night (natural and deep cycle). Early morning exercise helps with releasing endorphins in your brain. Drink 8 glasses of water a … Continue reading Tips to help cope with stress →

So yesterday, I was officially released from the clinic after 17 days of being in a quiet and safe cocoon. Now don't get me wrong, I did come out on a 'day pass' last Sunday, but this time it was different, I wasn't coming back to my safety net. Just before being discharged; after a … Continue reading Back into the wild I go! →