Fire and Ice

No one can judge you, if you cannot master the strength to leave your safe land of ice and walk into the land of fire. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2013/fire-and-ice Take care, Helena Smole

Things That Last

I like things that last long, plans that cover decades, old trees in the forest that have a history and of course I like a friendship to last for life. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2013/things-that-last Take care, Helena Smole

Career or Servitude

I am not trying to ‘be someone’ anymore. I am simply trying to be useful, to serve the people. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2013/career-or-servitude Take care, Helena Smole

To revenge or to forgive or to ignore

“The weak revenge, the strong forgive, the intelligent ignore.” The saying came at the right moment, for I was entangled in an irrelevant matter that was best ignored. I took some time to ponder about the wise words and realized that the upper words of wisdom need examples. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2013/to-revenge-or-to-forgive-or-to-ignore 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

Pussy Riot in Fashion

Do not wait for some clever people from the top to persuade the modern fashion industry to stop torturing us by denying us the fat-ars-rights. Rebel today! Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2013/pussy-riot-in-fashion Take care, Helena Smole

Watch the Signs of Your Destiny

Today I see all those happenings as signs of destiny. I was destined to become a self-employed writer and publisher and the unlucky job opportunities were leading me to this profession. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2013/watch-the-signs-of-your-destiny

Helena Smole tells her story of mental illness

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You, Mental Illness and the Rest of the World

Having been faced with a mental illness, there is always the danger of going to extremes. Either one closes up on himself/herself, becomes convinced that nobody understands him/her and strives to resolve the problem on his/her own, which is usually too difficult. Or one expects of his/her doctors, relatives and friends to do everything, even his/her part, which would be the other extreme. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2013/you-mental-illness-and-the-rest-of-the-world Take care, Helena Smole

Winter Depression

Last but not least, when depression is so deep that one cannot find the strength to get out of bed, visualizing spring scenery can be helpful. It might give us just enough energy to be able to get out of bed and catch a glimpse of that list of activities on the wall. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2013/winter-depression Take care, Helena Smole

Seasonal Mood Disorders

The way I see it there are only 2 seasons: winter and summer. Whereas spring and autumn can be seen as transitional periods. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2013/seasonal-mood-disorders Take care, Helena Smole, author of Balancing the Beast

Christmas Cards in January

I had a good plan at the beginning of December about Christmas cards for my relatives. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2013/christmas-cards-in-january

Why Strive for Something Better, When Lichen Will Do. The key to a peaceful life is taking control of your wishes. Read more here: http://www.helenasmole.com/2013/why-strive-for-something-better-when-lichen-will-do

My Victory

This time I have really great news! My BIO is one of 11 life stories of people with bipolar disorder, published in the new edition of Bipolar Disorder for Dummies. Read more on Joe Kraynak’s blog: http://blogs.psychcentral.com/bipolar/2012/11/bipolar-disorder-for-dummies-2e/

The Exact Diagnosis

People often find similarities in my story, even though they might have a different diagnosis from mine which is schizoaffective disorder. Read more: http://www.helenasmole.com/2012/the-exact-diagnosis