by Normand Lepine
Editor’s Note: Maintaining good mental health takes vigilance, self-awareness, and a good dose of laughter. Because if you never laugh, you might… well, go crazy. With that in mind, please enjoy these Top 10 Reasons I Know I’m Not Going Crazy.
Top 10 Reasons I Know I’m Not Going Crazy
10. I never let my mind wander. It’s too small to be left alone.
9. I haven’t lost my mind. I have a backup somewhere.
8. I’m not talking to myself; I’m just getting expert advice.
7. I’m confident when whiskey goes in, wisdom comes out.
6. I haven’t lost my mind. Half of it is wandering and the other half went looking for it.
5. I know the voices aren’t real but they are so very entertaining.
4. I’ve lost my mind but I’m pretty sure the kids took it.
3. They’re just jealous because the voices are more intelligent.
2. I may not have lost all my marbles but there’s definitely a hole in the bag.
1. Accepting that I’m batshit crazy and running with it is much cheaper than therapy.
Normand Lepine is a father to elephants and writer of dreams. By day he works as a consulting executive with more than 30 years of experience providing service to clients and mentoring to colleagues.
(Don’t forget to check out his Medicate. – Elephants Never)
The Sunday Solace series focuses on mental health and medication. We hope to provide a judgment-free space to explore and discuss our issues in a creative manner.