A Smidgen of Pride

If we manage to find that smidgen of pride of ourselves in our hearts to enable us to function normally, we will be fine. Take care, Helena Smole

My Little Insanities

What I am most afraid of is making a mistake. Take care, Helena Smole

A Tempest of Worries

It ignites like a spark in your brain. It flickers for a moment and then again and again. Read the whole poem. Take care, Helena Smole

If at First You Don’t Succeed …

If at first you don’t succeed, try try again. Yes, but is it really wise to keep trying in all situations? Read about my experience. Take care, Helena Smole, author of: - a fantasy novel with romance Vivvy and Izzy the Dwarf: A series about relationships - Balancing the Beast, a book offering a bright view of schizoaffective disorder ˗ bipolar or manic-depressive type

Hues of Self Help

Don’t just read, but become fluent in self help. Take care, Helena Smole

Inner Inquisition

The majority of my fears are fears of making a mistake. Had I not gone to Northern Germany that October of 1996, would schizoaffective disorder ever emerge? Read more about my anxiety. Take care, Helena Smole

The Power of Complexity

My system of coping with schizoaffective disorder consists of various activities on four different levels: biochemical, mental, energetic and lifestyle level. Read more about keeping the balance. Take care, Helena Smole

How I Overthink About the Future

I actually spend more energy and time on overthinking about the future than I do on fixing things that actually go wrong. Read more about overthinking ahead. Take care, Helena Smole

The Inclination to Tragedy or Comedy

One can write the stories of one's life two ways: turn the script into a tragedy or into a comedy. Read more about the inclination. Take care, Helena Smole

The Optimist Pessimist Realist Triangle

“In sadness hope, in gladness fear” is about probability: Even though there is sadness, there is a certain probability of betterment. Read more about probability. Take care, Helena Smole

Ah, Fears!

We talk about our fears with other people. In my opinion it would be a lot more effective to try to conquer the fears alone, at least most of them. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2015/ah-fears Take care, Helena Smole

The Danger of Overdoing Our Wishes

The method that I find particularly useful in keeping my wishes under control is saying thanks. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/the-danger-of-overdoing-our-wishes Take care, Helena Smole

How to live?

I feel that the passion to create is like fire. It can do a lot of good, if you keep in the fireplace. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/how-to-live Take care, Helena Smole

Everything changes

The only safety is the willingness to adapt to change. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2014/everything-changes Take care, Helena Smole

The Curious Incident with the Dog in the Daytime

In my opinion people, who are inclined to fall mentally ill, are especially sensitive to negative energy spread by the downers or the so called glass-is-half-empty people. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2013/the-curious-incident-with-the-dog-in-the-daytime Take care, Helena Smole

Close encounter with Feri Lainscek

Golden age will not be announced on TV. Every individual has to decide to be honest and noble and thus the Golden age begins for him or her. No Sweat No Glory. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2013/close-encounter-with-feri-lainscek Take care, Helena Smole

Rush Hour Society

There is no point in hurrying, for one forgets half of the things to be done - in the very process of haste. Or one gets spilled over with hot coffee. What a waste! Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2013/rush-hour-society Take care, Helena Smole

Knots in Relationships

To untie a knot one has to be very patient and gentle. Conflicts in love relationships demand the same effort. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2013/knots-in-relationships Take care, Helena Smole

A brand new five-star-review for my book by a psychiatrist from USA

Balancing the Beast: A Bright View of Schizoaffective Disorder is a wonderful book which does a great job explaining schizoaffective disorder. It is very well written and easy to read. It covers the differential diagnosis and various treatment options. This is a great book for both psychiatrists and their patients. I give it a 5 star Excellent rating. By Gregg L. Friedman MD, Psychiatrist, Hallandale Beach, FL Get the book here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/9619297903

The irresistible extremes

It is true that Aristotle wrote about the golden middle or in other words about moderation in all things, but this is usually the toughest way of life. Exaggeration on the other hand is a lot easier. Why? Because one does not have to think and make decisions about how to reach the golden middle. One simply exaggerates in everything and makes oneself and others believe that one is right. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2013/the-irresistible-extremes Take care, Helena Smole