Tag: coping skills
Exercise, Bipolar, and the Battle for Self
Yes, I know. I hate hearing, reading and talking about exercise and my mental health. I get tired of my doctors suggesting more exercise to help battle the side effects of my medications. I despise listening to the doctors that have prescribed the meds tell me that I could balance out the weight gain from … Continue reading Exercise, Bipolar, and the Battle for Self
Holiday Planning
Holidays have been a bit rough the last few years. And this year is no different. It’s during these winter months that the deaths of my mother and grandmother are most felt. The holidays are very hard without them. I think one of the reasons I started to teach myself how to bake was to … Continue reading Holiday Planning
Progress Update
The last few months have been filled with changes. Along with the medication additions and adjustments I’ve made some significant diet changes. In December we moved to a mostly vegan diet. The only dairy I eat is the occasional cup of milk or the few eggs in some of the breads I still make. I … Continue reading Progress Update
Mania and Mini Breads
I’ve been struggling with a manic swing the last few weeks. I can’t sleep, I’m agitated and irritable, and I can’t concentrate. To make matters worse the quarantine has made my usual coping skills impossible to utilize. I can’t go wander through Barnes and Noble or go sit in my favorite diner for breakfast. I … Continue reading Mania and Mini Breads
Is Everyone Making Bread!?
http://www.cnn.com/2020/04/12/world/meanwhile-in-america-april-10-intl-bread/index.html Ok. Seriously people is everyone baking bread now?! I can’t find flour anywhere! How am I supposed to do any coping baking, and eating during this quarantine without my baking supplies? I love that everyone is baking more but holy hell. Flour is getting impossible to find. I’ve even tried to purchase online from a … Continue reading Is Everyone Making Bread!?
How do we stay connected?
How do we keep connected to those around us when we’re struggling with the symptoms of our mental illness? How do we keep our relationships healthy as well as take care of our own individual health? How do I talk about my mental health without making others uncomfortable? How do we make meaningful connections? Is … Continue reading How do we stay connected?
Getting better
It’s been a VERY difficult 3 months. This last depressive episode has been a stubborn one. I’ve had two medications adjusted, changed some sleeping habits, made some attempts at getting more exercise and attended some group sessions. I’m slowly getting back to being me. Let me just say…I hate dealing with medication adjustments. This reason … Continue reading Getting better
Relax. Breathe. Bake
To say I’ve been a little anxious is
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Smells like Christmas
I’ve had my eye on this iced treat Continue reading Smells like Christmas
Psychologists Explain The Benefits Of Baking For Other People | HuffPost Life
It’s not just about giving them something sweet. — Read on http://www.huffpost.com/entry/baking-for-others-psychology_n_58dd0b85e4b0e6ac7092aaf8 Continue reading Psychologists Explain The Benefits Of Baking For Other People | HuffPost Life
Not So Hot This Time Hot Cross Buns
..sometimes the kitchen wins. Continue reading Not So Hot This Time Hot Cross Buns
Clean the Fruit Drawer Iced Fruit Loaf
I had some oranges and lemons in my fridge that I needed to use up today. I found this easy iced fruit loaf recipe that would use up a few of each so I decided to give it a try. The original recipe uses raisins and dried apricots. I had some dried blueberries and cranberries … Continue reading Clean the Fruit Drawer Iced Fruit Loaf
The Madness of Medication
Medication management is exhausting and time consuming. Continue reading The Madness of Medication
Weekly Honey Wheat Bread
Today is weekly Honey Week Bread Day Continue reading Weekly Honey Wheat Bread
