ctrygirl

Health Interests

mental health,  bipolar disorder and treatment

Drugs I am Taking

ctrygirl has not shared any drug information.

About Me

I live in Appalachia and it is my salvation being amongst the hills, valleys, and beauty of the deciduous forests.  My husband and I are beekeepers, thanks to the business my recently deceased buddy, my daddy, left for the family. It is the most relaxing hobby I have ever had! I used to be a teacher before my illnesses got the better of me, but I know it was the right decision, for there is no way I could continue in the public arena we call "life" and "work force". My total break made me realize that there is a reason for everything and I can't complain one ounce...for without the breakdown and resigning, I'd have never been able to spend the last two years of daddy's life by his side. So, in a sense, I have to thank my illness for reaching the point where I would seek help, for I couldn't have made it to today if I did not, and for allowing me the most precious moments of my life. I am a mother of 2 girls and a stepson, and 2 grandchildren which are angels here on earth. Without my kids, my mom, my amazing husband, and my sisters and of course my therapist, I don't know how I'd have been able to get proactive and try to manage my illness or at least reach some level of "normalcy" (of which I do not believe there IS such a thing). Basically I joined this forum to learn more, see that I am not alone in this daily struggle, and seek ideas on the problems only BP's face. Above all the Lord is my shelter.