Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
12,843 Days Alive
364 Day Streak on Duolingo
So, I make it no secret that I’m bipolar. I’m open and honest about it, my struggles, and my little successes in dealing with it through action, therapy, and medication.
But holy shit am I struggling right now.
Continue reading “Imagine something witty here…”12,842 Days Alive
17 Rows of Sparrow’s Seaside Blanket Done So Far
1 Bad Brain Day
So. The doctor didn’t issue me a refill of my Lyrica so when I went to the pharmacy today to get it, it wasn’t ready. Thankfully, I’m not out yet, but it was worrisome.
Continue reading “Tuesday In a Tizzy”
12,816 Days Alive
I didn’t sleep well last night. I was exhausted all day. All I did after work was crochet and watch some mindless television.
Continue reading “Imagine Something Witty Here…”
12,800 Days Alive
83 Degrees Indoors at Work
1 Tired Me
I woke up fifteen times last night. I counted. I kept having nightmares. I don’t even remember what about other than I felt like I was drowning or suffocating. Repeatedly. I think the COVID crap is getting to me mentally.
Continue reading “Temperature Troubles”
12,795 Days Alive
$170 Spent
1 Vet Visit
I had to take off early for Spock’s veterinary visit this afternoon.
Continue reading “Worried on a Thursday”
12,798 Days Alive
3 Day Weekend
1 Mild Headache
Wooo! I made it through this short week by the skin of my teeth and with overtime at work. I am so grateful for my job and my coworkers.
Continue reading “Friday-Flavored Thursday”
12,796 Days Alive
3 Days Without AC at Work
It wasn’t as terrible today at work. It was warm but stayed under eighty in the office.
Wearing shorts helped, honestly.
Continue reading “Toasty Tuesday”
12,793 Days Alive
2 Slices of Cake Eaten
1 Cream Soda Float Consumed
I had my micro party today! In about nine hours and fifteen minutes, Eastern, I will officially turn 35.
Continue reading “Party on a Saturday”
12,789 Days Alive
4 Chapters Read
1 Massive Headache
I didn’t sleep well again last night. Couldn’t get to sleep, couldn’t stay asleep. I tried to avoid picking up my phone so I would get more sleep but it didn’t work.
Continue reading “Hurting Head”
12,786 Days Alive
Today was Litha. Longest day, shortest night.
Continue reading “Summer Solstice 2020”
12,781 Days Alive
5 Hours of Sleep
1 Day Long Panic Attack
I’ve been having an anxiety attack pretty much since this morning. Tight chest, anxious but exhausted, the whole head pounding and neck tight bs. At least I was pretty sure it wasn’t a heart attack this time.
Continue reading “Monday Madness”
12,729 Days Alive
My day did not at all go to plan and it made me frustrated to the point of tears.
Continue reading “Malcontent on a Monday”
12,725 Days Alive
10 Years With my Cat Spock
3 Bottles of Medication Picked Up from the Pharmacy
1 Quart of Milk
I’ve been craving milk, chocolate, and oranges as of late. It’s odd, but easily fixed. I have some emergency mandarin oranges stashed on the front door table. And I was able to buy milk this evening when I went to pick up my meds.
Continue reading “Happy Beltane Eve 2020!”
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