Balancing Act Self-Published to Amazon Kindle for Now
To simplify my life, I decided to self-publish Balancing Act - Writing Through a Bipolar Life to Amazon only for now. My mother's health is touch and go right now. Self-care and [...]
Hypomanic: Something Had to Break
Struggling with symptoms of hypomania
Grieving
Geometry art created with iOrnament app. Grieving, not depressed. No bipolar depression. No depressive thought process. Just grief. Just a deep overwhelming feeling of loss. I miss my father. Miss him deeply and dearly. [...]
Unraveling
After a week of crisis intervention, starting with calling 911 upon realizing my mom had had a stroke last Saturday, I'm coming undone. Time for a break. Luckily, my sister and I [...]
Sometimes Taking a Bath is an Achievement
Sometimes simply taking a bath is a major achievement. Not quite sure when I last bathed or showered - Friday, perhaps? I really can't recall. Yesterday I actually exercised. Yes, that's right, I [...]
Nurturing Bath #1000Speak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhG2gEzKao8 Compassion - Nurturing - 1000VoicesSpeak.org As I desperately reached out in compassion for others this past 10 days, I've neglected myself. I fueled my efforts with hypomanic energy, all the while sick with [...]
Journaling and Saying No
My journal entry last night: New Year's Eve. Been awhile since I've journaled hard copy with pen in hand. Not sure how long this will last. So, what is it that I need [...]