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Friday, August, 29, 2008

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On Being a Bipolar Mom

Had a conversation with a friend the other day, and it got mee thinking about the many challenges associated with living with bipolar disorder with 4 children to care for.  Raising kids is not an easy task - add bipolar to the mix and it can be doubly or even triply difficult.    When I was diagnosed, my children... Read moreChevron

Therapists or NOT

Over the course of my illness, I have seen probably a dozen different therapists.  Some have been mediocre, some pretty good, some lousy, but I've found only 2 that have been worth their salt.   For the most part, I convinced myself that I didn't NEED a therapist at all, that it was a waste of time.  Presently, I have a therapist... Read moreChevron

A Bit of Journaling

Today is a pretty good day...better than yesterday, which was better than the day before that.  My depression is waning a bit, it's down to sadness and fatigue.  Fatigue from fighting the depressed mood.  The old black dog of depression always takes its toll, but this time I'm doing some good things (thanks to BPC friends and my... Read moreChevron

"Creeping In"

Just in the past week or so, I've been experiencing a "letdown", like the wind has been taken out of my sails.  It's bordering on mild depression, and it scares me just a little.   For the past 3 months, I have been doing great - good focus, creative without hypomania, simply enjoying life, enjoying each day.  I don't want it... Read moreChevron

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