Tag: Reflections
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 Sharing
I found some cute little holiday boxes online and filled and shared with my neighbors and family this Christmas. The biscotti cookies were amazing. My ginger snaps had some snap. The ginger lemon glazed experiment was so so. I usually make poticia and the family sugar cookies but I ran out of motivation. Continue reading Holiday Sharing
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?
Grateful
During this stressful time, it’s even more important for us to take a breath, refocus, and find gratitude for the little things. Continue reading Grateful
Holiday Blues
The holiday season can be difficult. Continue reading Holiday Blues
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
Smells like Christmas
I’ve had my eye on this iced treat Continue reading Smells like Christmas
Remember to take a breath
Sunday is bread day.It’s when I make Continue reading Remember to take a breath
