Author Archives: Trudy Hibler

No, I Don’t (Originally posted March 1, 2014)

“No, I don’t.” “Yes, you do.” “No, I don’t.” “Yes, you do.” “No! I don’t!” “Yes! You do!” This was my exchange with the therapist who first diagnosed me with having bipolar disorder.  You know Flo from the Progressive Insurance … Continue reading

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A Cruel Mistress (First Published March, 2014)

Bipolar disorder is a cruel mistress.  Now, don’t jump to any conclusions and think I believe other mental illnesses are easier to live with.  I don’t feel that way at all.  But bipolar disorder can be especially cruel. Imagine this:  … Continue reading

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The Ugly Demon and the Crafting Sword

You know that I have bipolar disorder, right?  I mean, I admit it in virtually every post!  What you may not realize is that the bulk of my time is spent depressed rather than hypomanic.  At one time I would … Continue reading

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Anxiety Rears Its Ugly Head

I just wanted OUT!!!   I wanted to run out, screaming at the top of my lungs!  And if I hadn’t been (at that time, anyway) such a quiet, reserved person, I might just have done so.  But at 15, I … Continue reading

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On Life, Death, and Birthdays

Today would have been my sister’s 45th birthday.  She died five years ago.  We weren’t speaking at the time of her death.  Was it a suicide?  She’d attempted suicide before.  Was it an accidental overdose?  Or was it one of … Continue reading

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The Lies of Mental Health

I feel good.  I mean, I really feel good!  The clouds have parted and the haze has burned off and finally I’m feeling the way I imagine most people feel most of the time.  I’m ready to do things…fun things … Continue reading

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My Appreciation for Robin Williams

This was initially published in a different blog.  As we’ve just passed the second anniversary of Williams’ death, I felt it was timely to republish it here. One look in his eyes and the suffering was there for all the … Continue reading

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Welcome!

Hi!  I’m Trudy.  Welcome to this little corner of the blogosphere.  I’m glad you found us and hope you can hang around a bit. I’m blessed to be able to blog with my son, Chris.   As you can see, we’re … Continue reading

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