I have been SO prepared for the holidays this year- everything is planned- everything is thought out. I learned from the past seven years since ending a long term relationship that I need to be with people I love, but I also need variety and plenty of fun time. And yet.. it – by it [...]
I always write about depression and loneliness during the holidays, but for many people, mania is the problem! It can be very overstimulating to buy presents, decorate the house, cook food and be around a lot of people. But the main concern is travel. If you’re going to travel, make sure you have a mania [...]
Oh no, you just might get tired of how much I mention the holidays on this blog! I can’t help it. This is such a tough time of year for so many people. It may be that you love the holidays- I know that many people do and that’s great. For others, this time of [...]
Many people may think it odd that I start talking about my holiday plans in August! Now it’s September and I’m moving into holiday planning mode full time. I’ve had way, way too many depressed and stressed holidays to go through them again. It’s odd, because I have family and friends in my life who [...]
I am constanly astonished at how much trouble I have with holidays! It’s never ending. Yesterday was Independence Day here in the states. We do some major celebrating on that day. The weather was gorgeous here in Portland, Oregon. I go to a party every year on this day. I went yesterday as well. I was [...]
I just did a teleseminar on ‘bipolar disorder and the holidays.’ It went really well. I just can’t believe how bipolar disorder symptoms are exacerbated during the holidays… but it happens for many of us.
One of the main problems we face is loneliness during specific days such as New Years Eve. I’m a big believer [...]
Hi to everyone,
Thank you for the kind messages! I have so many blogs to post- but I’m snowed in without my computer! I am using my mother’s today. I have been going bonkers- it’s amazing how not having a car has messed up my schedule and caused depression.
I have really focused on getting better. All [...]
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