Comments for J.C. Larkin's Weblog

Comment on Et in Arcadia ego by bats0711

bats0711 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:19:12 +0000

I agree with Kyle. Why is it we think we have to say sorry for being bipolar? Like it was a mistake on our part?

Comment on Et in Arcadia ego by Kyle Reynolds

Kyle Reynolds — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:41:33 +0000

Maybe you are realising that you have nothing to aplogize for! What I mean is we seem to have to metaphorically apologize for being mentally ill everyday of our lives. At least that is my take.

Comment on Looking at the World Differently by J C Larkin

J C Larkin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:58:07 +0000

Thank you. Your work is wonderful as well. Bipolar/ schizoaffective disorder is really difficult to live with, as you well know, and art helps me deal with some of what I’m feeling. As a fellow “consumer” I wish you all the best with your recovery.

Comment on Looking at the World Differently by matildascott

matildascott — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:07:19 +0000

I really like your paintings, the colours and your great painterly style are very enjoyable.
I have recently been diagnosed as having Schizoaffective- bipolar type. It is very helpful to find others with similar experiences.

Comment on Odd Auditory Hallucination by April Lena Rain

April Lena Rain — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:05:35 +0000

Another great post, J.C. I debate with myself whether to use parts of my delusions to guide me, to use them as a resource in understanding myself, my purpose, and to inspire my work… but I often I think this only makes me more ‘mad’ and vulnerable to letting full psychosis slowly creep up on me. Yet, the most meaningful exchanges, responses, and affirmations I’ve received from people recently were during my last hospitalization. Also, how can I trust when I am experiencing the closeness of God? I want more than anything to hear His voice guiding me…

Comment on Looking at the World Differently by April Lena Rain

April Lena Rain — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:58:39 +0000

Hi J.C. So sorry for your pain. I, too, often lay weeping and trembling at the mercy of those who would exploit my illness, using it to try and convince others (even my own child) that I am something I am not, all the while denying and cleverly disguising their own malicious nature. I wish I could overcome my fear – since it keeps me from becoming who I’m meant to be, which is, in part, a person who would far outshine the narrow accusations of others. I feel the means for me to become that person is through creative endeavors, but I am so far from becoming seriously focused on such things. Anyways, thanks for the encouragement through sharing your experience.

Comment on School’s Open by bats0711

bats0711 — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:58:13 +0000

Phew, good to hear from you. I was beginning to wonder.
I see you are trying to decide what to be when you grow up, I have my youngest starting kindergarten next year and I’m having something of that sort of thing going on, well that and no experience anywhere.
I agree you should talk with your teacher about side assignments.
Glad to hear your daughter is talking with you right now and I think it’s great that your little man is like you, I don’t think there is anything wrong with two JC’s in the world. I read somewhere that normally it’s the daughters whom inherit our strange mind disease, bipolar disorder; so maybe he could be spared.
It’s great that you are sounding so good. There is something about the crisp fall air that gets me going also, I LOVE this time of the year.

Comment on Feeling Listless and Blue by springofyourlife

springofyourlife — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:47:42 +0000

At the very least, you are passionate about something. Keep writing – think of spring – “always thinking of you and always good thoughts”.

Comment on About -Removing the Stigma by intothesystem

intothesystem — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:09:38 +0000

Stumbled across you through the wordpress tag “rapid cycling” and I just wanted to say Hi. Another sufferer here, although Type II and in the UK. I spend most of my life struggling with horrific suicidal depression and rarely experience the highs. Even when I do they are usually tinged with this nasty edge of impulsivity, irritation and agitation.

Comment on It’s Late July and All Seems Right in the World by bats0711

bats0711 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:07:18 +0000

LOL! I know, that’s why I want to be NORMAL!
I’m so happy to hear of stability on your end, you really do deserve it. Maybe writing and being a Dad is what you were born to do and maybe in life you are realizing that and are okay with it. And hey, it’s a great life choice.