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Suicide Prevention: When Someone Reaches Out…. Take Action

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

This past week-end I read two posts, from a Facebook friend and veteran, that told me he was in a dark place. I reached out, and here is what transpired. My friend, Jack, posts  truthful stories on FB, that upset them, … Continue reading →

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Losing Myself in Depression

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

The past two weeks have been full of depression, not a fun time.  I wish I could figure out why my chemistry goes haywire.  When the depression takes over I do not feel present.  I lose who I believe I … Continue reading →

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My See Saw Life

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

Today was predictable but the intensity was its own. I am down and really did not want to blog about it. Someone who has encouraged me to blog about being Bipolar encouraged me to write while I was experiencing highs … Continue reading →

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