I move to France on Friday. The mood swings are here as expected, but I’m plowing through them. I’m not depressed, but the overwhelm has started. Feeling overwhelmed and anxious can really put a damper on an adventure. I’m working through it – literally.
The only way I can deal with feeling overwhelmed is to ask for help and do all I can to get things done.
Here are some pics from my stay in the midlands of beautiful England. I encourage you to keep going- even a small action makes a difference in the bipolar brain.
Julie
HEHEHE. We have to laugh at life. I know it helps me! Click here to watch my Bp Magazine video on Bipolar Disorder, Travel and Sleep. I believe in you!
Hi Julie. Thanks for all the information and encouragement you share. I have purchased your health cards and other books. I’m glad to hear that your travels are going well. I have a question about travel with BP disorder. I am a world languages teacher and was recently approached by my boss about taking a group of 20 high school students on a spring break exchange trip to a European city next March. I have just recently returned to work part-time and am still adjusting to that, along with managing my BP and caring for two children. I am still adjusting medications and deal with symptoms weekly (just diagnosed 2 and 1/2 years ago). I was initially excited about the idea. However, I am now feeling worried that it might be too much at this point. I will be adjusting to working close to full time next year. I’m not sure if I should go for it, knowing the time change, responsibility and stress could be destabilizing. However, it could be a really cool experience too. Could you offer any advice? Thanks!