I just read the following article on Yahoo.
Unhappy People Watch Lots More TV
by Jeanna Bryner
Unhappy people glue themselves to the television 30 percent more than happy people.
The finding, announced on Thursday, comes from a survey of nearly 30,000 American adults conducted between 1975 and 2006 as part of the General Social Survey.
While happy people [...]
HOME! I am practicing what I preach these days. Early to bed and early to rise- it makes such a difference when I have a lot of work to do. I have to send in a manuscript on Tuesday for a book I don’t really want to write. In the past, this would have made [...]
I just went through two weeks of constant rapid cycling. It sure was tough! I had five distinct mood swings in one day last week. Three were hypomanic, one was mild depression and the other was a severe crying suicidal depression. They all lasted a few hours. I’m doing a lot better today, but I’m [...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder Tip #1
Sea Salt on Your Feet for Depression!
Sea salt on your feet is not as weird as it sounds! When you’re depressed, your energy goes down physically. Here’s a way to make a physical change that can help you manage depression.
Items needed:
Epsom Salts
Essential oils: Peppermint for waking up and Lavender for calming [...]
I survived. When I get really sick, it’s so awful I wonder how I live with this illness. But I just keep going. I’m better today. It takes time and a lot of work to keep my life moving when my brain shuts down.
I always want to hug people who are sick and scared and [...]
I always feel better when I accomplish something. I’m writing a new book right now and it’s a tough one as it involves some research. I put off the writing because I’m a dodo bird, but it’s going well now. What I always notice when I finally do start writing [...]
Reader Comments Thank You! Mania, no thank you!
I want to say thanks to everyone who sends in reader comments- I want you to know that I read all of them. It helps me to see that others understand what I go through- and that we can then share our stories with readers!
I was hypomanic manic last night and only got about five [...]