“Regular sleep and consistent daily routines can help ease the symptoms of bipolar disorder.” I gathered this gem of information from “Monitor of Psychology,” a publication of the American Psychological Association. This really shouldn’t be news for those of us who’ve been diagnosed for a while. In fact, it’s almost laughable. As I read this […]
Deep Thoughts
I hate platitudes. You know, the things people say that are supposed to make you feel better like “When one door closes, another one opens.” Or “If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” They seem well-meaning, but their real purpose is to give someone something to say when they have no clue as to what […]
Carrie Fisher, And how I Became Her Biggest Fan
Those of you who read my blog regularly know that I adore Carrie Fisher. She is my favorite bipolar diagnosed celebrity – and just a helluva lot of fun to watch. This video of her 2008 interview with Matt Lauer, on the Today Show, is what started my love for her. Most famous for playing […]
Going Up? Going Down?
Bathtub Anxiety
Please don’t judge, but I have one struggle that I deal with every day – taking a shower. Go ahead and say it, “Gross!” I must stress that I don’t have ablutophobia, which is the fear of showering. I have no fear, in the traditional sense, but I do hyperventilate a little before getting in […]
Depression and Bipolar Alliance Public Service Announcement
The Depression and Bipolar Alliance (DBSA) aired this PSA a few years ago. It’s short and sweet and I liked it, so I decided to post it again.
A Weight Off My Shoulders
I’m not sure if the weight came off my shoulders, but it came off of something. Unfortunately it wasn’t my ass. It’s been a busy week so I didn’t get to exercise much, but, I did get to the beach one day for a wonderful walk along the strand, and earned 5 Weight Watchers activity […]
God Does Not Give Us More Than We Can Handle
You probably have heard the title of this article many times before. Or how about “That which Doesn’t Kill Us Makes Us Stronger.” I’m sure you’ve heard that. What a load of crap. If that was true I’d be stronger than Hercules. Well, don’t I sound bitchy this morning? I normally don’t like starting things […]
Blog For Mental Health
When I started this blog in 2008, I did it for my sanity…I did it for me. I was a complete mess, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and I was not properly medicated. I needed some creative outlet to express what was going on in my head – my feelings, lack of self esteem, […]
Due to Technical Difficulties…
Transferring to a new web host and updating the look of this blog has seriously affected some of the technical items. I may be offline for a day or two. (sigh)