I went to a conference about neuroscience today. There was some interesting information about new and experimental treatments for mood disorders and addictions.It was pretty cool. Some of the highlights were ketamine for treatment resistent depression, and ayuhuasca to treat addiction. There was a lot of discussion about neurochemistry and psychopharmacology, and i really enjoyed that. There was also interesting discussions about the role trauma plays in developing psychiatric illness.

My mood is much better. I'm not sure if i'm getting to stable, or getting elevated, but for now i like it. I have some somewhat grandiose ideas about starting a business, thinking of starting an addictions and mental health treatment center in the carribean with alternative medicine practices, like integrative energy healing, psychadelic therapy, horse therapy, etc. I'm looking into doing this with my psych nurse friend, who is also bipolar. It's just an idea right now, but it would be amazing if we could make it happen. i'm getting connected to apprentice to do psychadelic therapy, but i won't start right away. This is connected to a research study, and there is a legal exemption to use these medications experimentally. If it works out i could maybe stop nursing and make a career shift. It would be a related, but different field. Kind of exciting possibilities, but all in the idea phase now.

I've been doing some sketchy stuff with online dating, but trying to stay out of trouble, and i bought a lot of clothes today. All of this could just mean i'm feeling better, or could be the start of hypomania. Sucks to have to second guess and doubt feeling good. Oh well, for now i'll just enjoy it.

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