Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
13,464 Days Alive
$1,817.00 of Dental Work to be Done
18 X-Rays Done
1 Very Stressful Day
I partially cracked a tooth eating at work today. Despite my literal terror at the thought of going to the dentist, I checked my insurance and made an appointment.
Continue reading “Of Teeth and Terror”
13,402 Days Alive
We were able to buy groceries today. Not much, but some bread, a half gallon of milk, some bagels, and the like.
Continue reading “Of Showers and Shopping”13,041 Days Alive
I started my new sleeping medication tonight. Gods knows I’ll just continue to put it off if I don’t. I’m not sure yet the side effects, but I’m anxious and exhausted. Even with having taken a nap today.
Continue reading “Of Butterscotch and Balancing Acts”
12,995 Days Alive
2 Bowls of Spaghetti Eaten
Well, my headache has mostly abated. I remembered to take my caffeine pills this morning so that helped.
Continue reading “Of Cola and Cooking”12,966 Days Alive
3 Days Left in 2020
2 Helpings of Chips and Queso
1 Unshakeable Headache
I think it’s the flip-flopping weather, but I’ve got another headache I can’t seem to shake.
Continue reading “Of Mondays and Malaise”
189,900 Miles on my Car
12,673 Days Alive
4 Hours of Sleep
I’m exhausted so here’s a quick rundown of today: insomnia kicked my ass, my check engine light cost me $360, and I’m going to celebrate the full moon by going the hell to bed.
Take your meds, folks.
12,659 Days Alive
5 Goals Achieved So Far
1 Tired Self
I may have overdone it a little this weekend. Stayed up too late, didn’t hydrate enough, but I regret absolutely nothing.
Continue reading “Goals and Struggles”
12,453 Days Alive
I’m looking forward to sleeping for as long as soon as possible. Continue reading “Glad for the weekend”
12,427 Days Alive
8,112 Books to Read
$494.90 Spent On Lyrica
Spent the day napping, crying over cost of meds and in gratitude for my wife, and playing with watercolors and yarn.
The cost of my Lyrica is $500 a month. Out of pocket. Until September.
Fucking wonderful.
12,386 Days Alive
7,984 Ebooks to Read
1 Mild Headache
I’m physically, mentally, emotionally, and fiscally wiped out by the last week. I’m glad it’s a new week.
12,382 Days Alive
7,979 EBooks To Read
13 Regular Books to Read
1 Shadow Headache
I’m trying not to cave to the migraine that has been knocking on my brain since earlier this weekend. I’ll have to make sure to pack some imatrex in my bag tonight when I get ready for my little weekend holiday.
Continue reading “Terrifically Productive Thursday”
12,366 Days Alive
7,720 Books to Read
1 Metaphoric Spoon Left
I’m still awake somehow. I got some sleep last night, but it feels like of no quality.
12,224 Days Alive
7,201 Books to Read
489 Dollars Needed to Buy a New To Me Desktop
5 Rows Done on Grey Day Shawl
Got to have dinner with my father in law and Steph tonight. My Darling Wife made Sausage with peppers and onion. It was amazing.
I’m still kind of fried, emotionally, so I’m challenging myself to try and re-engage.
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