Man I love that book. I love Dickens in general and identify with dichotomies so well living with bipolar disorder. Today was one of those days that on any other occasion of having symptoms, would’ve sent me through the roof. I maintained, I performed, I rose to the challenge. I used every coping skill I … Continue reading The best and worst of times.
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Humble Pie
A self proclaimed mental health advocate, director of programming at a local mental health non profit, mother of two elementary age girls, volunteer child advocate for Guardian Ad Litem, Navy spouse and former ombudsman, lover of everything history and literature, researcher, blogger, and writer. These are titles I would have never dreamed for myself 10 … Continue reading Humble Pie
Living with stigma and increasing awareness.
I used to be one of those people. That judged another person for reckless or risky behaviors. Never in a million years that I would become another statistic of mental illness. I used to love to watch Cops TV shows, Intervention, my 600 lbs life. I would look at these individuals in amazement, wondering how … Continue reading Living with stigma and increasing awareness.
Controlled chaos, a tale of returned hypomanic symptoms.
I have attempted with every ounce of my being to prevent the hypomanic symptoms, but it seems it has appeared, beyond my control. For those unfamiliar with hypomania it is classically defined in the DSM-5, as elevated mood, increased energy, rapid thinking, heightened anxiety, assertiveness, less need for sleep, irritability or inability to focus. Hypomania … Continue reading Controlled chaos, a tale of returned hypomanic symptoms.
Reassurance and relief
I continue to struggle as Monday August 29 marks two weeks of interrupted sleep patterns. Two days in from a recent cpap level adjustment, it is still very difficult to continue to sleep past the threshold of 4 hours of sleep using the machine. I continue to awake today at the lovely hour of 230pm. … Continue reading Reassurance and relief
Why dont you Sleep….just a little bit longer?
Cleverly, or maybe not so much, borrowed that line from the famous verse, Stay....just a little bit longer....say you will! Inserted my sleep issues into the line intentionally. Well. I wont bore you with too many details...Those who know me well know that when I do not get enough sleep I have the potential to … Continue reading Why dont you Sleep….just a little bit longer?
Another decade, and a little lady’s special day
In a blink, ten years have elapsed, and Ella turned 10 years old on Wednesday. Excitedly the night before, Jason and I assembled a ballon arch outside her door as she slept. I wrapped in birthday balloon paper several new books, some trendy new posters, and set out a rather large squishmallow to await her … Continue reading Another decade, and a little lady’s special day
Dream On
Last night I had a scheduled sleepover with Mayo Clinic for a long-awaited sleep study. I arrived in a tizzy at the Basso Building on the West Campus of Mayo Clinic with two giant bags, a body pillow, and a fuzzy Ugg blanket. Along with a full day of school orientation for the kiddos, remote … Continue reading Dream On
Just the way you are
Reflecting on one of my favorite songs by Bruno Mars: Cause you're amazingJust the way you areAnd when you smileThe whole world stops and stares for a while'Cause girl, you're amazingJust the way you are We are conditioned to automatically self-reject compliments, positivity or positive reinforcement. The belief to be perfect and never measuring up. … Continue reading Just the way you are
Hurry up and wait
I have had to make the difficult decision to defer my graduate school start till next semester. Many factors led to this decision, mostly due to a defaulted loan that I could not pay in full before registration. I hope to not only have the loan paid by the spring, but also to be mentally … Continue reading Hurry up and wait
Independence Day, Bubbles, Baseball and Blasts of Fireworks!!!
We had a wonderful long weekend of rest and activities for 4th of July fun. The festivities of July 4th began with the long awaited Bubble party. Hazel kept asking sweetly for a “bubble party” as I had started to acquire more and more bubble supplies in the previous weeks. It was even more imminent … Continue reading Independence Day, Bubbles, Baseball and Blasts of Fireworks!!!
I wanna Rock, but I can’t hang
The past week I saw some great nostalgic performances from bands of the 80s and 90s. First was a Train concert, with guest musicians Jewel and Blues Traveler. Second was this past Saturday, a concert of the best 80s hair bands: Motley Crue, Deff Leppard, Joan Jett and Poison. The latter I even took Ella … Continue reading I wanna Rock, but I can’t hang
SGs Workout Plan Summer Update
So it appears I haven’t posted in a while. I hope all my friends and new found readers are all having a lovely summertime. Here is an update in the world of my health, and generally what how my plan is alittle different these days. First off, I have decided to continue with the course … Continue reading SGs Workout Plan Summer Update
Lax Box FL adult League= SG back in the cage
I hesitantly and begrudgingly signed myself up for Women’s Lacrosse league, in Jacksonville for the summer. The league runs for 6 weeks, last Tuesday was the first week of meeting. This women’s league is for recent hs/college grads or post college graduates. Given its been almost 17 years since I last saved a crucial lacrosse … Continue reading Lax Box FL adult League= SG back in the cage
MAY. Mental Health Awareness Month, obligatory testimony.
I have grown accustomed to sharing my struggles with mental health over the years. Whether as a outreach presenter with NAMI sharing my story with various types of audiences, or writing a brief post here and there on social media. Whenever May rolls around every year, I am always inclined to share with others, what … Continue reading MAY. Mental Health Awareness Month, obligatory testimony.
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