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imbalance is chemical brain synapses misfire haywire emotions topsy-turvy ascend rise descend plunge jumble mind racing dry and tired eyes – the zombie sleepwalk – dull and listless robot machine or thoughts caffeine daydreams in sleep dreaming awake twitching moving pacing tiger cage moments before the roaring heart   escapes chest if not for bones joy and pain and joy sleeping beauty waiting for prince tears kissed away (slipping the pill on the tongue swallow dry) promise balance in whispers. Brain emotions flat line – make the climb – to a better life fear don’t you dare paralyze me

The Bipolar Employee: When it is Important to Put Yourself First. If you are bipolar and currently cycling through a manic or depressive episode, the stressors of your job magnify the intensity of the episode, making it hard to cope day after day. The agitation that comes with mania may cause your patience to evaporate more quickly, or fuel your temper. Sleeping less and not taking time to eat well due to loss of appetite can place your physical health at risk. When experiencing a depressive episode, you may have a hard time getting out of bed or getting dressed to start your work day. You may not think clearly or lack focus on your daily routine or tasks. The severity of the episodes, and the length of time you suffer through them, compromise your ability to make it through the day. When your mental health state leaves you incapable of doing your job effectively, it may be time to take a leave of absence. Transparency about your disability is not an easy feat. You may hesitate

In the middle of the between place, Between heaven and hell, We clasp one another’s wrists And pull each other from dark places. I focus on the feel of your pulse As the demons fall down one by one. A tethered wing breaks free, Opening, like a waking flower. White and pure, the feathers Move through the mists of our heaven. It invokes raindrops Which spatter across my cheeks. We create our own gravity here. We are drawn towards one another, Like celestial bodies, moving In an eternal dance.                    Now there is only joy.