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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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