I was really depressed the other day – and I mean really depressed. My friend Pat called and said, “How can I help you Julie? You always say that you need action when you’re depressed. So why don’t you come over and we can have dinner!”
This is what I need when I’m sick. It was [...]
I went to the wedding of an old flame of mine yesterday. Believe me- seeing someone get married is a wonderful thing- but it can be a rather depressing thing when you’re already depressed- and you’re seeing an ex look so happy! (Depression makes a person very selfish! )
My downswing from last Thursday has continued off [...]
I struggle with the word ‘unfair.’ Some of my friends suggest that I shouldn’t use the word as it’s pointless to all this illness unfair. Other say- oh yes Julie- use the word unfair because it is unfair that people with bipolar disorder and those who love us have to struggle so much!
I am going [...]
You can survive this illness…… even when it feels impossible
I’m just getting out of two days of hell. Absolute hell. I had simultaneous severe depression and relentless OCD thinking. I am finally better tonight. Here’s what I did:
Dealt with work disappointment in a reasonable and realistic way. I am in a tough, tough business. There [...]
I have an affirmations section on this blog. I need to write more of them. Here is one from Kim:
I will continue to manage this illness to the best of my ability. I will learn more with each passing day about BiPolar Disorder. I will treat myself with kindness. I will always thank God for [...]
It’s a great night when I can get to sleep without sleep meds. I go through long periods when I’m fine and then I have nights where I simply won’t sleep unless I take my Ativan. It’s not that I don’t want to sleep- and it’s not that I’m manic. I just won’t sleep. I [...]
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