"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
"Something in the air this morning made me feel like flying." -- Eileen Granfors "Are you ready for spring?" my therapist asked. "The time change, longer days, warmer weather...?" I knew exactly where he was going with this question. Triggers. Mood triggers. Mania triggers. For all my undiagnosed years, I never put two and two … Continue reading Spring Fever
It's Monday, folks. For most of us, this is the roughest day of the week. Getting back into "work mode" or "school mode" after the weekend can be a struggle, especially if your weekend involved a lot of activity and little rest. Do yourself a favor. Take it easy. Take it one step at a … Continue reading Merriment Monday
The Bipolar Spirit 