"Others imply that they know what it is like to be depressed because they have gone through a divorce, lost a job, or broken up with someone. But these experiences carry with them feelings. Depression, instead, is flat, hollow, and unendurable...you are irritable and paranoid and humorless and lifeless and critical and demanding and no … Continue reading Blindsided
Don't do, just be. It's been a rough week. Still getting over a virus that's just been hanging on, and it certainly has affected my productivity. So, I'm reminding myself, and all of us, yet again, about self care. Try not to feel guilty for taking care of yourself. Easier said than done, right? Especially … Continue reading Rest
I read somewhere once that depression and mania can damage memory. But I don't remember where I read it. There are quite a lot of articles about this found through Google -- here's one if interested -- and it's kind of depressing on it's own. Google "memory loss from Bipolar" sometime and have fun reading. … Continue reading Genetic Soup
I lost a twenty dollar bill today. It was the finale to my day of pure numbness. No matter how much I tried to concentrate on any little thing, it seemed impossible. I was also struggling with anxiety and agitation. (It always amazes me that when in a depressed mood, one can experience anxiety. Isn’t … Continue reading Self Care
The Bipolar Spirit 