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End of Day Thoughts
Today has been a good day. I got some things done that needed attention. I even managed to shower off-didn’t wash my hair. I think the mania is receding but I still need to be mindful and watch my energy levels, sleep, and moments of elation. I didn’t get as much done as I’d like.…
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8 Dimensions of Wellness
When I worked as a substance abuse peer support specialist, I learned about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness. From that, I created a curriculum for group sessions and sent out weekly wellness texts. I really didn’t think about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness when I started this blog. I was trying to focus just on…
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Life’s Tasks and a Little Spiritual Moment
Went to get my car tag renewed. The lady wasn’t feeling her day. So, I pestered her until she softened. I hope she has a good day. Dealing with angry car owners probably isn’t much fun. Afterward, I went to pray at the church for a few minutes. I use an app called Laudate and…
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A New Season to Walk Into
Slept in this morning until about 0520. Went to sleep after yesterdays’s blog post. Left Dr. Strange playing and went into OdinSleep, as my daughters call when I sleep very hard in recovery. This morning, I made Dazbog coffee, only I put hazelnut creamer in it. Dazbog espresso bean roast is better black. I usually…
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Birthday: Beauty & Aging Thoughts
I’m in recovery from a mild manic episode. Taking meds as prescribed. Spent the day resting and then I got to sit with both of my daughters and talk (without tv) for a while and it was really nice. Perfect, actually. I didn’t get tiramisu which is ok because I got a chocolate frosty. The…
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If You Don’t Have Ears, Baby
I woke up at 0400. Had a big medium roast coffee. Skipped the Concerta because I’m recovering from mania. I wasn’t going to write on my birthday, but after watching the movie, Moon, I decided to come down from the moon and join the land of the living-with my family when they wake up. I…
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Closer to Love
I have taken my emergency medication, which means I took 10 mg of Zyprexa; I usually take 5 mg. I slept for a while. Then, I woke up after my youngest finished visiting my oldest and we watched Euphoria Season 3 Episode 2 and The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 1 Episode 6. Two distinctly…
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Odin Sleep
That’s what the girls call it when I need to recharge. It’s funny. I’m taking my emergency medicine dose and will likely be inert for a while. (I literally thought I turned the rice cooker on and waited and it was unplugged.-not good) I have been sleeping but it feels like I haven’t reinvigorated my…
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Giving Thanks to People You Care About
This morning, I still haven’t eaten. I forgot about it so made 3 chicken tenders as it was the only thing I could make quickly. I don’t want to eat it, but I will. Slowly. I’m making a lentil curry with coconut milk. I usually have an intricate process when making this, but today, I…
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On Gentleness of Spirit When in Pain
I can tend towards perfectionism, which is especially odd since I once declared myself “The Great All American Underachiever” in my youth. This perfectionism spills over into many areas of my life, and if I can’t be perfect at something, then I don’t want to do it. Earlier I wrote about how my mental illness…