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In-Between Lucid Intervals

Calls for a celebration

The rain never stops even Apo Hiking Society songs like “Pumapatak na naman ang ulan sa bubong ng bahay” are ancient songs to die and Regine Velasquez’ fervors as Millennials says, “Pagmasdan ang ulan, unti-unting pumapatak sa iyong paligid pag-umuulan … Na… Na… Na… Na” and many other songs, in an off-key tune. Good thing …

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Holding on to Hope

Trigger Warning  This article talks about Suicide Prevention and Awareness and the will to thrive and hold on to dear life. Should you need help on mental health, you can reach the Baguio City Health Services Office Mental Health and Wellness Unit at 0919-069-6361, Department of Health CAR – Mental Health Unit at 0938-757-6458 and …

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You Are Amazing

Should you find anything triggering or need help on mental health, you can reach the Baguio City Health Services Office Mental Health and Wellness Unit at 0919-069-6361, Department of Health CAR – Mental Health Unit at 0938-757-6458 and the Baguio General Hospital Psychiatry Unit at (074) 442-2365. How are you? How are you coping so …

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The Turtle Named Speed

I think in a world that is fast changing, it’s getting harder to know your priorities so much that we tend to question many things. However, we realize that not all questions are answered and that some answers take the slowest pace – slower than a turtle’s pace. I used to remember that turtles are …

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Not All is Lost

I am permitted to be sad, to cry, to wallow, to not be okay. But at the end of the day, I promise myself, I will try to be better for my own sake. My brain is an overthinker. More often than not, one thought could lead into various branches. I could talk about things, …

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Crazy Terminologies

I once wondered why they ever called people crazy or even lunatic at all? Maybe, the medical word is insane! However these words: crazy, lunatic or insane are confusingly bereft of actual meaning! People can also call other people crazy, lunatic or insane positively, when they are amazed with people’s talents. Take for example, the …

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Carry On

Trigger warning topic on personal experiences on schizophrenia, maintenance medicines and overall health. Should you need help on mental health, you can reach the Baguio City Health Services Office Mental Health and Wellness Unit at 0919-069-6361, Department of Health CAR – Mental Health Unit at 0938-757-6458 and the Baguio General Hospital Psychiatry Unit at (074) …

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Hopefully Accepting

Should you need help on mental health, you can reach the Baguio City Health Services Office Mental Health and Wellness Unit at 0919-069-6361, Department of Health CAR – Mental Health Unit at 0938-757-6458 and the Baguio General Hospital Psychiatry Unit at (074) 442-2365. Acceptance – an element in a psychedelic plethora of words. Big words. …

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Overwrite to Overthinking

We are consumed by what we think and feel more than what reality is. It’s the magic of the mind brought about by lack of serotonin. It’s the hormonal imbalance as in premenstrual syndrome or menopause or andropause. It’s the mental illness spiraling on and off. I am not a medical practitioner, but I came …

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