by Jim Stitzel | Jan 2, 2019 | General
As a result of my brief stint in jail, I knew there were some changes I needed to make in the care and treatment of my mental health. I had already been contemplating switching away from the clinic in Lafayette. But the events leading up to my violent fugue were proof...
by Jim Stitzel | Dec 30, 2018 | General
This past year saw a great deal of change for me, probably more than any other year of my life. I came into 2018 with certain goals in mind. Not New Year’s resolutions, mind you. I’m not a fan of making promises that I might not be able to keep. But goals....
by Jim Stitzel | Dec 29, 2018 | General
Empaths are a rare and rather unique type of person. We view the world and interact with it in a way few others do. We experience strong emotions, deeply, and are extremely sensitive to minute fluctuations in tone and mood in just about any environment. This is not...
by Jim Stitzel | Dec 7, 2018 | General
It creeps up on me every year, and every year you’d think I’d be prepared for it. But I’m not. I always forget, even though there’s always part of my mind that is preparing for it, expecting it. I always dread the winter months, the cold...
by Jim Stitzel | Nov 8, 2018 | General
To Those Left Behind After a Suicide, First, please allow me to offer my sincerest condolences. It’s never easy to lose a loved one, whether it be illness or accident. It’s harder still to lose someone when it is a result of their own personal choice. That choice,...
by Jim Stitzel | Oct 30, 2018 | General
It’s been about six weeks now since my latest adjustment in the treatment of my mental health. I started seeing a new psychiatrist, who actually took the time to spent just over an hour with me at our first appointment. That’s already a significant...
