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This is where i get to pick out a few of my favourite pieces and give you my thoughts on them. It's a tough job but somebodys got to do it (ok, well maybe they haven't but i want to anyway).

I'll be updating this page regularly so keep an eye out

Mirror

I look at myself,
Stare in the mirror,
I don’t like what i see,
Can't make it any clearer

I crack the mirror,
Make it tilt,
Now can you see how i felt

You make jokes about me,
Tell me that i scare you,
Do you know how it felt,
To have someone ridicule you

I know i have problems,
I’m getting help for that,
You have no right no judge me,
Now you say I’m on crack,
I know i act crazy,
Do some weird things sometimes

But maybe your just jealous,
How the hell do i no,
Maybe you should get over it,
Maybe just move on,
I’m not the only one out there,
But soon ill be gone...

Jenny King

This poem shows how deeply other people's ignorance, cruelty and taunts can hurt. It reminds me a little of how the media are treating celebraties at the moment, and how we are often silent witnesses to this and just accept it without challenge. Britney Spears is a case in point - she's struggling with issues that I have no real grasp of, yet every step she makes is judged and made fun of. Ok. I promise to step of my soapbox now *blushes*

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Stop The World I Want To Get Off
by Mental Cow

This picture, and the explanation that the artist gives, is something i can really relate to. To me it's about running as far and as fast as you can - not giving yourself time to think about what it is you're running from. I have a tendancy to overwork and to use that to cope. I think many of us do. The problem is that, for me, i can only run so far before it all catches up with me. Maybe i need a new way of coping.

Click on the image to see the full picture

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Captured! (click here for full article)

This article gives you a brief glimpse into the experience of someone who is being sectioned. It's grapic, disturbing and scarily honest. I've been sectioned a fair few times, but am lucky not to have experienced this treatment - but I know of others who have.

We need mental health services that support us, not terrify us. Whilst many mental health professionals, police officers and social workers do a fantastic job - there's something seriously wrong with a system that allows this sort of thing to happen. The new mental health act is going to increase the powers of compulsion. Surely it's got the angle wrong - why don't we spend more money/time ensuring that the mental health services actually help those who need/want help?

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That's all for now. Remember: If you've got anything you want to add to the MadNOTBad site, or any questions, comments or just want to say 'hi' feel free to e-mail me or write via regular post (see Contact Me for the address).

Take care of yourselves, ok?

xxx Rachel