bipolar disorder, mental illness, mental wellness

75 Days To Go and Lots of Other Things

I've been absent. I've also been dealing with a depressive episode. The two are not unrelated. I read this awesome blog today celebrating a one year soberversary, and I realized I'm only 75 days behind that person. Like, What? That's decent. Like, hey girl - that's really good! So what did I do? I started… Continue reading 75 Days To Go and Lots of Other Things

bipolar disorder, mental wellness

Here Comes the Rain

I actually have today off. It's a rare treat for a Saturday. I had plans for today that I canceled due to a forecast of bad weather. It's almost 3:00 PM and finally the bad weather is setting in, which means I could have kept my morning plans. Yet somehow I am not frustrated, nor… Continue reading Here Comes the Rain

bipolar disorder, mental wellness

Why Can’t Anybody Hear Me?

Things have been a bit rocky. I had this dream the other night that I was desperately looking for help. I was desperately looking for someone to beg for help because I was breaking down and I wasn't going to make it on my own. Except in the dream I couldn't get my words out.… Continue reading Why Can’t Anybody Hear Me?

bipolar disorder, mental wellness

Currently looking for Sarah, BRB

 By the grace of God my psychiatrist had a cancellation this week and I was able to move my appointment up two weeks. I walked in, sat down and explained what has been going on and how I have been feeling. He listened attentively and when I was done he asked a very simple question, "At… Continue reading Currently looking for Sarah, BRB