I saw my therapist today. It was my fourth time with her, and I am feeling very happy about the relationship. She finally gave me a regular day/time. I told her that I was feeling I was making headway forward, and that was making me happy. I told her that she was definitely part of the reason, and that I was looking forward to our therapy sessions. She directly confirmed to me that she felt we were a good match, too. She's a bit different than my past therapists. Different in a positive way, not that others weren't great in their ways, too.

It is clear to me that my spring upswing is starting. I had a very noticeable "up" day on Wednesday, but yesterday and today were just about right. I hope this continues for a long time. I talked to my therapist about how I go about keeping my "ups" in check. We talked a bit about my insight into elevated moods. I said it's not always perfect, but has increased significantly over the years. I mentioned that therapy has played a very important role in my improved insight and that therapy has also been significant in me de-escalating mood elevation. Of course sometimes I need input on this, and sometimes I need to take an "as needed" medication. Recognizing triggers, managing stress (even extremely positive stress), and other tactics have been very helpful for me. They are crucial for me to master even better before I take larger steps forward.

Shrimp fajitas tonight with fresh mango and avocado salsa.