My brain is wired to sillyCan’t help the way I thinkTrait of a bipole manicRinky-dinky-dink Why do I write silly, strange, offbeat stuff?Because after being hospitalized twice they diagnosed me with bipolar mania.It’s now comforting to know I have a medical reason for my behaviour. And yes, a bipolar brain is wired different to aContinue reading “I’ve Found Out Why I’m Silly”
Category Archives: Mental health
I’m Sorry
I’m sorry reader. postingSo much on FCSMy mind won’t stop creatingI’m in a bloody mess My drinking buddy Skip I’m diagnosed with bipolar mania Mind works 24/7. I’m doomed….. Don MatthewsJuly 2021
Ernest Hemingway
On 2 July 1961, wearing a red bathrobe and blue pyjamas , US author and bipolar Ernest Hemingway committed suicide at his home in Ketchum, Idaho Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic-depression, is a mental illness where sufferers cycle from extreme highs (mania) to extreme lows (depression). Caused by an imbalance of chemicals in theContinue reading “Ernest Hemingway”
When Social Media Becomes More Important
Written about a true experience witnessed by someone else I saw a man on rooftopsRunning endlesslyMentally in troubleObvious to see I saw adults with IphonesRecording what they’d seenFor social media uploadTo friends (all very keen) Where are we headed? Don MatthewsJune 2021
RIP Avicii, Dead at 28 (world famous dj)
Tim Bergling (Avicii) was a Swedish DJ, remixer, record producer, musician, singer and songwriter. He suffered stress and poor mental health. On 20 April 2018 he committed suicide, age 28 Avicii, a world-famous DJPerformed with the great Rolling StonesConcerned with his health and wellbeingAt 28, dead, and now gone As poet I want to reflectWhatContinue reading “RIP Avicii, Dead at 28 (world famous dj)”
Sim
Looking at my demon Smiling at the rim No way he can text me I’ve gone and changed the sim I’ve recently climbed out of the hole of mental illness. Some say I’m still mad Don MatthewsJune 2020
Mania and Madness
Mania gives you power Power you knew you had Don’t forget to cap it Stop you going mad On leaving hospital I asked what they encountered as the main problem. Not taking ones medications Don MatthewsMay 2020