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A Quick HelloLife is good. I am working and getting things done. I’m not manic. I’m not depressed. I’m busy like a normal person who isn’t manic would be busy. This is such a dream come true. I just wrote a newsletter about the topic of goals and how long it takes to reach them when bipolar disorder is involved. I am never sure how long a period of stablity will last, but I will do everything in my power to keep it going! How are you doing? julie  - (Comments are closed) 2 comments to A Quick Hello |
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Hi Ms. Julie,
I am so glad you created this blog. I don’t think I have ever commented, but I can relate to so many of your posts. I’m on Depakote and Lexapro. Sometimes I think I can stop taking medicine, but I have a partner who makes sure that I don’t.
I also have a difficult time finishing tasks. I’m good at making list, I do terrible without them. Sometimes I am depressed, and sleep all weekend, and get nothing done. And other times, I am up all night, getting loads of things done.
I would be nice to one day be able to maintain stability:)
Lynn
Hi Lynn,
I am so glad the blog is helpful.
I promise you that finding stability is possible- the way stability looks and feels is different for each person. For some, it may simply be a life with little stress and a strong family. For others, like myself- it involves a strong working life. I have friends who measure stability by how much psychosis they have- or how much depression. If that makes sense! I have created a very, very structured life in order to get better. It’s not a life for everyone, but it works for me. Have you read Get it Done When You’re Depressed? I think you will like it- it has so many ideas on how not to get in bed on the weekend. I have been there and still fight it! I know all about the manic night cleaning of my house as well! Sometimes I just let myself do it- but usually I have to be honest with myself and check my life and why I’m hypomanic again! julie