Wow, I am so out of my routine. I have been writing less and less it seems. I keep justifying it by saying "I have been busy with others interests." I have been busy and totally lose track of time.
These last two days I've been irritable. Not at any one particular thing. My shot is a week overdue and my ECT is a week and a half overdue because my pdoc was on vacation. I am going for my shot today and ECT tomorrow. That will bring me back to my "old" self.
I created an Apple Crisp recipe that is very yummy and added it to my recovery cookbook. That project is slow in coming but its going.
The voices are ever present, and I'm still fighting them. The meds will help me get stronger so I can fight harder. Meds help about 40% the voices, the rest is hard fought "mind exercises." I use distractions and will power to "push" the voice aside, to clear the way until I find my own true voice.
I finally finished the volunteer training paperwork so I can speak at the hospital. I sent it out today. I have a gig scheduled for Dec. 7th.
Well I've run out of things to say except,
Live, love, laugh, learn, listen,
Dave
Dave,
Glad you are back. I was wondering about you yesterday and was about to post a "Where's Dave" post.
I finished my 12 week NAMI class last night. We became so bonded with each other that we are planning meetings at Starbucks and each other's houses to keep in touch. We each have a loved one with either Bi polar or Schizophrenia. It was called Family to Family. I am so glad that I did it.
Glad you are back Dave. I missed you.
Kathy
Dear Kathy,
I am so happy that you "bonded" with people in the NAMI group. It is good to see that you now have a place to meet and talk. The support in your group will help strengthen you and will help Adam as well. I am proud of you for the love and support you have given Adam.
Thank you for your concern for me. I am doing good.
Take good care,
Dave