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Originally Posted by ~Christina
I think having a structured routine is good for most people with Bipolar.
I know I need it. Those pesky Florida trips really screw me up because I have no way to maintain a routine, even something simple as sleep schedule is virtually impossible.
As for money and not doing some special treat here and there I think are very important.
I overhauled our budget and I’m so happy that I was able to order a box set of a tv show we love, it’s not some huge thing , but for us it’s a big treat we laugh our butts off so it’s well worth it.
Are there any museums or art shops near you ?? I now live in a small town so I don’t have that choice. But I use to go to our local library albeit a small one but I would go and just sit with art books or architecture , so many designs.. some beautiful and some an eye sore, but interesting I’m not sure why I stopped going come to think of it. Hmmmm
I think if you “ think” it’s too structured them maybe it’s time to add some new things in.
Personally I really wish there was someone offering cooking classes somewhere a reasonable distance but nope would be at least 1.5 hours away an I budget gas monthly so it’s a no go.
Hopefully your thread will generate lots of ideas to step out of your current activities with something that you can afford.
We all need to look forward to something  |
Thank you, Christina. Yes, we do have quite a good art museum for a city our size. I could afford it if I budgeted in advance. I would enjoy that.
The neighborhood I live in is, ironically enough, sort of shopper's paradise. But I never just walk around and enjoy it. I'm always flying through on my way to or from the pharmacy or grocery store or pdoc, racing to get home. For what? I don't actually have to be anywhere.
Overall, other than the time on my bike, which is very important, I am not enjoying what my city has to offer, which is a shame, because it offers a lot. I somehow need to turn this around and stop being such a hermit.