Life with a mental illness is challenging. Not only for the person who has the diagnosis, but for those that love that person. Last night after work, I was in my sewing room (of course) and I had company (which was pretty awesome). A question was asked about dinner, preparation and what should be done… Continue reading It takes a village
Tag: Bipolar Disorder
The Red Queen
The Red Queen from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is quite known for exclaiming “Off with their head(s)!” She had quite the temper, took it out on everyone and everything around her. Today, I feel like the Red Queen. I want to walk through the office building yelling “Off with your head!” to each and every… Continue reading The Red Queen
Bumpy Landings
I have embarked on a number of trips via airplane. For me, there is a considerable amount of stress that is part of the travel process. The confined space on the plane, the people sitting so close, and the fear if they will they have enough coffee? These are all things I worry over. Some… Continue reading Bumpy Landings
Shedding Tears
Have you had the days when you just cannot keep tears from streaming down your face? The harder you try, the more tears end up running away from your eyes as if they are being chased by a big, giant, ugly monster with bad breath. I am having that kind of a week (and it… Continue reading Shedding Tears
Giving Yourself Credit
There are times when we need to stop and give ourselves credit. Let me rephrase that, there are times that I need to stop and give myself credit. I am going to say it, I am doing a hell of an excellent job, as are you. Often, I find that I set unrealistic expectations… Continue reading Giving Yourself Credit
When the sun goes down
There are many creatures that surface when the sun falls behind the trees and stops illuminating the sky with its warmth and majesty. At this time, there are vampires, werewolves, and zombies to name a few (the only few that I know), that come out of their hidey holes. Thinking about it, Werewolves, do they… Continue reading When the sun goes down
Day 23: Irritability
There are tears today, tears of frustration. I am struggling to type; it feels like there is a fight between my fingers and the keyboard keys. So many typos. Typing the wrong letters in incorrect order in a dyslexic manner. As I consider myself to be an educated and gifted person, this is a huge… Continue reading Day 23: Irritability
