Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
14,628 Days Alive
9 Hours at Work Today
1 Metaphorical Can of Worms Opened
Dear, sweet, darling DW has opened a can of worms in my head to the point where I am considering writing a random thesis paper on homelessness in America. All his fault.
Continue reading “Of Thesis and Tiredness”
14,440 Days Alive
$1,800 A Month for ONE Medication without Insurance
3 Corn Dogs Baked for Mac for Dinner
$0.00 for the Same Medication with Insurance
Fucking American healthcare is a goddamned joke.
Continue reading “Of Corn Dogs and Costs”
13,697 Days Alive
4 Boxes of Books Packed
I wanted a corndog today, but the local Culver’s was out. So I went to this little hole in the wall called Slim’s for a Chicago-style dog.
Continue reading “Of Cleansing and Corndogs”
13,556 Days Alive
1 Job Offer Letter
I got an offer letter from the retail gig today! I accepted it almost immediately.
Continue reading “Of Disappointment and Determination”
13,362 Days Alive
1,912 Words in Chapter Five of Crows at the Crossroads
$998.00 For My Ozempic
887 Days Straight on Duolingo
4 Memos Left to be Up To Date
Work went well. I got a small but appreciated raise. And my medication is again cost-prohibitive. A grand for my blood sugar med. today has been a mixed bag.
Continue reading “Of Medication and Morons”
13,187 Days Alive
3 Day Weekend
I go to the doctor tomorrow to get my medication refilled. I’m not looking forward to fasting until 1p.m. to get bloodwork done though.
Continue reading “Of Fasting and Fatigue”
13,184 Days Alive
701 Days Straight on Duolingo
2 Doctor Appointments
I carry a lot of tension in my back. Specifically my shoulders and neck. I guess a lot of people do. I was told by two separate people, both therapists in their own way, to unclench and do some stretches.
Continue reading “Of Talk and Tension”
14,000 Days Alive
619 Day Streak on Duolingo
Oh man. I finally got my email inbox relatively up to date. I still have two months of memos to catch up on, but I’ll get there.
Continue reading “Of Milestone and Missions”
13,073 Days Alive
I didn’t get a single thing done today at work that I wanted to. I’m phenomenally frustrated.
Continue reading “Of Plum and Progress (Or lack there of)”
13,031 Days Alive
I had my meds doctor appointment today. I was honest about how much I’m struggling and how suicidal I am.
Continue reading “Of Tears and Tacos”13,030 Days Alive
3 Cucumber Dill Sandwiches Consumed
My poor team lead Miss Britt is down for the count with a sinus infection, the poor dear. I hope she feels better soon. Work went well today, though I wish I’d gotten more calls done.
Continue reading “Of Dill and Dishes”
12,967 Days Alive
2 Episodes of Iron Chef America
1 Amazing Belated Yule Gift from DW
I feel like I started the day chugging along like a locomotive and ended the day feeling as if I had been run over by said locomotive. Ugh.
Continue reading “Of Chalice and Chocolate”
12,844 Days Alive
365 Day Streak on Duolingo
1 Tough Therapy Session
Today was rough. I had my therapy appointment with Vickie today. Made it all the way through without breaking down crying.
Which, honestly, shocked me.
Continue reading “Therapy on a Thursday”
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