It was just lovely. I remember driving down the road to my house thinking. Is this what normal feels like? This is so wonderful. I’ve been doing so well lately! Maybe this is the real me!
And right then I knew I was manic. It was a huge disappointment. I had been having so much fun. [...]
I was talking with a friend this morning and saying that I wish that all of my relationships could just be ‘consistent.’ The problem is that people really aren’t consistent. Things happen and to expect everyone to stay the same just because you want them to is not realistic. Of course the main problem is [...]
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I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I have tried a variety of meds but I am currently unemployable because of my health issues. This means I have no insurance for the meds which are costly! My current doctor is very unsympathetic, but maybe that is what I need. For me, the black [...]
I simply could not work yesterday. I kept having mood swings that just wore me out. I sat in front of my computer and had trouble focusing. It’s so sad and frustrating to see how bipolar gets in the way of my work life. I want to work. I often enjoy working. And yet, when [...]
Don’t forget: don’t change your meds without really, really examining how the meds may be helping. Talk with a health care professional before you do anything. I’m finally able to work after months of struggle because I reduced my Lamictal. I wrote about this in my last newsletter. If you want to be on the [...]
I often get waves of worry, sadness and despair when I’m depressed. It’s different than low level depression. These waves are intense and can happen at really odd times. I seem to have a lot of them when I’m getting in my car and going somewhere. It’s as though my brain is telling me I [...]
Doesn’t everyone have a form of bipolar disorder?
I get a bit upset when I hear this – sorry to say – ignorant question. I understand where people are coming from. We all get moody – we all get upset, sad, angry, happy and confused. Some people have ADHD and some cry over sad movies. But, [...]
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