Comments on: I’m back! http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/im-back/ by Julie A. Fast Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:13:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Daun http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/im-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3294 Daun Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:32:37 +0000 http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/?p=967#comment-3294 Hi Melissa, it must be hard for you getting used to the new lifestyle that was ‘ imposed’ on you…. I do think though that structure and a little more balance in several area’s can be be very helpfull. Having dealt with apnea your body is probebly exhausted. Give yourself some time to ‘get back on our feet again’… it maybe feels like ‘STANDING STILL’ at the moment. I know that I need all those things to function well but actually have an aversion to structure. Very contradicting. I just try to spend my “extra’ time on reorganizing my house, enlarging my social network spend extra time with my son, so when things are back on track again i will have used my time well and will benefit of it. i can imagine you feel kind of like being punished by the restrictions you’ve got. Try to see it as a challenge to get through this. Daun I also can”t as work as much as i would want to, have been having serious sleeping problems since 12 weeks or so. Hi Melissa,

it must be hard for you getting used to the new lifestyle that was ‘ imposed’ on you….

I do think though that structure and a little more balance in several area’s can be be very helpfull. Having dealt with apnea your body is probebly exhausted. Give yourself some time to ‘get back on our feet again’… it maybe feels like ‘STANDING STILL’ at the moment.

I know that I need all those things to function well but actually have an aversion to structure. Very contradicting.

I just try to spend my “extra’ time on reorganizing my house, enlarging my social network spend extra time with my son, so when things are back on track again i will have used my time well and will benefit of it.

i can imagine you feel kind of like being punished by the restrictions you’ve got. Try to see it as a challenge to get through this.
Daun

I also can”t as work as much as i would want to, have been having serious sleeping problems since 12 weeks or so.

]]> By: Daun http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/im-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3292 Daun Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:05:00 +0000 http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/?p=967#comment-3292 Hi Melissa, it must be hard for you getting used to the new lifestyle that was ' imposed' on you.... I do think though that structure and a little more balance in several area's can be be very helpfull. Having dealt with apnea your body is probebly exhausted. Give yourself some time to 'get back on our feet again'... it maybe feels like 'STANDING STILL' at the moment. I know that I need all those things to function well but actually have an aversion to structure. Very contradicting. I just try to spend my "extra' time on reorganizing my house, enlarging my social network spend extra time with my son, so when things are back on track again i will have used my time well and will benefit of it. i can imagine you feel kind of like being punished by the restrictions you've got. Try to see it as a challenge to get through this. Daun I also can"t as work as much as i would want to, have been having serious sleeping problems since 12 weeks or so. Hi Melissa,

it must be hard for you getting used to the new lifestyle that was ‘ imposed’ on you….

I do think though that structure and a little more balance in several area’s can be be very helpfull. Having dealt with apnea your body is probebly exhausted. Give yourself some time to ‘get back on our feet again’… it maybe feels like ‘STANDING STILL’ at the moment.

I know that I need all those things to function well but actually have an aversion to structure. Very contradicting.

I just try to spend my “extra’ time on reorganizing my house, enlarging my social network spend extra time with my son, so when things are back on track again i will have used my time well and will benefit of it.

i can imagine you feel kind of like being punished by the restrictions you’ve got. Try to see it as a challenge to get through this.
Daun

I also can”t as work as much as i would want to, have been having serious sleeping problems since 12 weeks or so.

]]> By: Jeff Hollinger http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/im-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3272 Jeff Hollinger Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:58:04 +0000 http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/?p=967#comment-3272 Hi Julie, this is the first time I've written. I used your cards back in '01-02 when I was severely depressed. My depression continued until finally I was able to get out of bed and land a full time job. Considering what I went through I did very well at the job. At that time I was finally diagnosed as Bi-Polar-2. I've been on the same meds since '03 and I feel really great. I have what I call, "evened-out" I no longer get manic, nor depressed. I'm no longer scared of the world and of people. I now work part time selling on ebay and the other time as a substitue custodian for a school district. Love the work, it's quiet at night and I can bring a radio to listen to.Thank you, Julie for being available to all of us. God Bless you!! Best, Jeff Hi Julie,
this is the first time I’ve written. I used your cards back in ‘01-02 when I was severely depressed. My depression continued until finally I was able to get out of bed and land a full time job. Considering what I went through I did very well at the job. At that time I was finally diagnosed as Bi-Polar-2. I’ve been on the same meds since ‘03 and I feel really great. I have what I call, “evened-out” I no longer get manic, nor depressed. I’m no longer scared of the world and of people. I now work part time selling on ebay and the other time as a substitue custodian for a school district. Love the work, it’s quiet at night and I can bring a radio to listen to.Thank you, Julie for being available to all of us. God Bless you!!
Best,
Jeff

]]> By: Lyn Fraser http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/im-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3271 Lyn Fraser Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:43:13 +0000 http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/?p=967#comment-3271 I have just read a couple of your blogs, mainly about staying at work. I have an 19 yr old, who struggles with his work. Loves his job, but sometimes has too many days off. I understand, he needs them sometimes, etc. My question to you. How can a 19 year old see the benefits of what you are saying. He is young, has really good intentions, but is ill at times, and actually can not see what is good for him. We have bought your books and health care cards and slowly trying to put some things together. He knows he should get plenty of sleep, eat healthy, don't stay out late, especially work nights. the list goes on and on. I can see what you are trying to explain, but how can a young person, without those years of experience and maturity keep pulling them selves back and forceing them selves to focus. I hope eventually he might, he has ADD as well as generalized anxiety, and also many symptoms of Aspergers syndrone, and more. Cluster I think they call it. He has a high paying job, but works long hours and when unwell of course can't see that it's not good for him.we have just done a health card for money, he has agreed to what he wants and needs to do, but he had an option to refuse the help also. this is a good choice for him and I know this card will help in future instances. Hope you can help answer these couple things. thanks and thank you for such a informative resource. I know feel that somebody actually knows what I am talking about and I not just a drama queen.!!! cheers. I have just read a couple of your blogs, mainly about staying at work. I have an 19 yr old, who struggles with his work. Loves his job, but sometimes has too many days off. I understand, he needs them sometimes, etc. My question to you. How can a 19 year old see the benefits of what you are saying. He is young, has really good intentions, but is ill at times, and actually can not see what is good for him. We have bought your books and health care cards and slowly trying to put some things together. He knows he should get plenty of sleep, eat healthy, don’t stay out late, especially work nights. the list goes on and on. I can see what you are trying to explain, but how can a young person, without those years of experience and maturity keep pulling them selves back and forceing them selves to focus. I hope eventually he might, he has ADD as well as generalized anxiety, and also many symptoms of Aspergers syndrone, and more. Cluster I think they call it. He has a high paying job, but works long hours and when unwell of course can’t see that it’s not good for him.we have just done a health card for money, he has agreed to what he wants and needs to do, but he had an option to refuse the help also. this is a good choice for him and I know this card will help in future instances. Hope you can help answer these couple things. thanks and thank you for such a informative resource. I know feel that somebody actually knows what I am talking about and I not just a drama queen.!!! cheers.

]]> By: Suzanne http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/im-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3264 Suzanne Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:37:05 +0000 http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/?p=967#comment-3264 Also, Provigil is a medication that is prescribed to combat excessive daytime sleepiness associated w/sleep apnea & other conditions. I've been taking it for about 15 yrs. & don't think I could survive without it. It is not addictive (I've been on the same dosage for all these yrs.) & it doesn't make me feel jittery or anything. I also fell asleep when driving & the only thing that saved me was when I veered off the road the shoulder had gravel & the sound of the tires hitting the gravel woke me up. I was about 5 min. from home & struggled to stay awake to get home. When I got in the front door, I just laid down on the entry way floor & basically "passed out" due to the exhaustion that had overcome me. Very scary. Also, Provigil is a medication that is prescribed to combat excessive daytime sleepiness associated w/sleep apnea & other conditions. I’ve been taking it for about 15 yrs. & don’t think I could survive without it.

It is not addictive (I’ve been on the same dosage for all these yrs.) & it doesn’t make me feel jittery or anything.

I also fell asleep when driving & the only thing that saved me was when I veered off the road the shoulder had gravel & the sound of the tires hitting the gravel woke me up. I was about 5 min. from home & struggled to stay awake to get home. When I got in the front door, I just laid down on the entry way floor & basically “passed out” due to the exhaustion that had overcome me. Very scary.

]]> By: Admin http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/im-back/comment-page-1/#comment-3262 Admin Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:32:35 +0000 http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/?p=967#comment-3262 Hi Melissa I believe we have to stop our triggers completely- get better and then add things back slowly to see what we can handle. I am SO happy you can work- even if it's part time. I am glad you have such faithful and competent health care professionals. But it does suck in many ways- pardon my language! I could not work much from 1995-1999- after I started the Health Cards I as able to work some. Then part time. For the past seven years I was only able to work part time or I got quite sick. I didn't want to give up on my goal of full time work so I kept removing triggers- bad relationships- family arguing, messing with my sleep, etc. And it worked! I do live a bit like a monk, but that is ok for now. What you are going through is a process towards mental stability. I heard a funny quote: The easy road always goes through the junk yard! Also, have you tried a dental devise for your apnea. I know it has changed lives. Keep on going! Things will be different in a year and you will be able to decide how much you want to work! Jullie Hi Melissa

I believe we have to stop our triggers completely- get better and then add things back slowly to see what we can handle. I am SO happy you can work- even if it’s part time. I am glad you have such faithful and competent health care professionals. But it does suck in many ways- pardon my language!

I could not work much from 1995-1999- after I started the Health Cards I as able to work some. Then part time. For the past seven years I was only able to work part time or I got quite sick. I didn’t want to give up on my goal of full time work so I kept removing triggers- bad relationships- family arguing, messing with my sleep, etc.

And it worked! I do live a bit like a monk, but that is ok for now. What you are going through is a process towards mental stability. I heard a funny quote: The easy road always goes through the junk yard! Also, have you tried a dental devise for your apnea. I know it has changed lives.

Keep on going! Things will be different in a year and you will be able to decide how much you want to work! Jullie

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