Well, to people without bipolar this may seem funny, but I’m VERY excited that I’ve had a week of stability. No mania and not much depression. I know it’s not mania as I just feel like relaxing and enjoying life instead of being on the go all of the time. When I’m manic or depressed I have this inner drive to get things done- which is why depression is so hard on me. Sitting is destructive. Doing things so quickly that I hurt myself is destructive as well. I’m glad to be in the middle.
I did my first teleseminar last night. It went well. I’ve learned to do something to my absolute best ability and then to let it go. This is a hard thing to do when you’re often depressed. I’ve worked on it for years and it’s getting better.
How is your stability? Many of my friends stay stable for years and years, so that is my goal. It is going to happen for me one day! I don’t give up hope because these short periods of euthymia- times without mood swings- let me see what life can be like when I just stick to my plan.
There is hope.
Julie
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Julie – it was so nice to actually hear your voice on the phone last night! When I read your books, I hear your voice in my head (and not in the bad way) but to actually hear YOU made me smile like a little kid.
You did a great job and as an adult (41) who was just diagnosed with Bipolar II a few months ago, it was amazing to watch my parents faces while you were talking. They FINALLY started getting it. Just a little bit, but they were getting it.
Thank you for everything you do and congrats on a week of stability. That is something to celebrate (with herbal tea and a good book)!