Ascent Into Madness

The term ‘normal’ has been overused and applied to so many abnormal beings and ideals that the word has lost all meaning, and thusly should be grabbed by the syllables and thrust into dictionary limbo.

The closest one can come to normal is when one tries to discipline unacceptable habits and traits into a dormant state whilst engaging in social activities. Even I, an individual who identifies as a man with no facades, will tend to suppress the more unappealing qualities when contact between others becomes a foreseeable possibility. Alas, I fail at this most times.

Suppression leads to a nasty build-up of emotions that, upon eventual release – will spew forth like rancid sewer water onto unsuspecting bystanders. This is commonly referred to as a mental breakdown. Hilarious for the most part, mental breakdowns will almost certainly come when the host least expects it and always during the most untimely of situations.

The straw that broke the camel’s back is a common analogy used to describe the moment a breakdown or freak-out occurs. Humans can only handle so much disappointment, heartache, rejection and misfortune before inevitably going absolutely psycho on your shit.

People that are close to this breaking point will commonly share distinguishing signs and symptoms. Bloodshot and/or twitching eyes, sweaty palms and foreheads and a general homicidal facial expression are all dead giveaways that this person has long since checked out of normal and into Norman (Bates).

If you are concerned your crazy has risen significantly, channelling these seemingly unwanted feelings and emotions into suitable outlets can turn that loony lad or lass inside of you into your own creative powerhouse. Weird behaviour births wonderful imagination.