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LadyShadow · Jun 17, 2024 at 01:52 PM

Feeling much better today after the past emotional rollercoaster of the past couple of nights. My period is coming soon, (it's actually a week late), and I have been wondering if all of that is affecting my moods. Yesterday was a really good day - my dad drove all the way back to New York to take care of some things, but I was able to give him his Father's Day present and also spent time with my mom. My mom got to speak to my boyfriend for the first time, so that was good too.

Came home last night and just spent some time cleaning my house. Spent the evening with my boyfriend talking about books, movies and dystopian stories. Just interesting conversation. Woke up this morning with a new sense of purpose as I finished cleaning the rest of my house, changing the water for my flowers, and taking a nice shower and dressing up. I managed to do another video diary entry, I haven't been keeping up with it lately, they are very instrumental in self-reflection and keeping a record of some of the things I've been through. I recommend them to anyone who wants to gain introspection into themselves.

I want to commend you on going for the risperidone increase @June08 - my doctor recommended that same dosage for me to keep up with my bipolar treatment plan. I think that regimen has me being the most stable I have ever been. I am curious to see how well you do on it too, it has been extremely helpful to me.

Painfully aware that my 44th birthday is approaching next week. Usually, it would depress me, but with all the amazing things happening in my life, I am trying not to let it get me down. These bouts of self-sabotage I plan on talking to my therapist about, I want to enjoy the happiness instead of trying to find fault with it.

Felt good today, so I took a selfie to go with my video diary entry : )