[Hopeful Camel]

Thought I would check-in in the morning for a change. I am doing well, feel chipper, happy, positive, all good. Mornings are my favorite time of day. It is like I have a clean, blank slate to write on. I hope I can hold off the mood swings today. Afternoons, about 3, are when it gets hard. Fatigue, maybe?

Originally Posted by Tucson

It looks like I may be in legal trouble with Social Security. I was not careful enough on how I managed my mothers money. I went per our agreement, but nothing was written down. Now she has dementia. So it looks like I will be visiting a lawyer this week as a pre-emptive solution. Also, my neighbor wants more money to help with my mother. The budget will now be tight.

Life is wonderful. Isn't it? I hope I do not swing into depression or mania over this.

Gosh, that's some trouble, all right. So sorry to hear about the legal problems. They'll probably let you pay off monthly any money owed -- just a guess. ((((hugs))))

Originally Posted by Hopeful Camel

Thought I would check-in in the morning for a change. I am doing well, feel chipper, happy, positive, all good. Mornings are my favorite time of day. It is like I have a clean, blank slate to write on. I hope I can hold off the mood swings today. Afternoons, about 3, are when it gets hard. Fatigue, maybe?

I'm glad you are doing so well today. Maybe a nap early afternoon? It's so important to get PLENTY of rest, for me anyway. I've had to cut back on some of my activities.

I feel a lot better today. I was getting worried/paranoid yesterday about my sister's attitude, but we worked it out. She's sending me good vibes today. Tonight, I play music with friendsss.

[tigersassy]

So maybe I'm not completely down. Not that my wife would complain about the manifestations. Resulted in me getting injured though. Long story. I've had racing thoughts today stayed getting them yesterday afternoon evening. Noticed the inability to focus art work today. I'm still energetic, but I got to stay seated for a bit from injury. Sleeping tonight will not be fun huge bruise in the middle of my shin. I've been a little reckless here lately. I'm also trying to eat healthier and workout more. It sucks that the great index is so high. Its love 70 degree and colder weather year round. I'm good other than bruise and headache.

Well, whew. I'm feeling fine today. Watching a video, then I go to play music with friends. I'm starting up my band again. We play traditional old time instrumental tunes. The guitar player from my other band just called and joined up. That makes me happy.

[Skitz13]

Saw my T this morning. Came home loaded up on clonazepam and had a sleep. Bracing myself for the evening.

[Love&Toil]

Feeling physically sick and mentally tired. Ugh. This will pass.

[newtothis31]

Sorry to hear, Love & Toil.

Went to my p-doc for a check-up- got the box checked on my insurance paperwork, "BP I- low to moderate symptoms" instead of "moderate symptoms." The last two weeks have been very stressful with a really bad break-up and I'm good holding it together.

[Standup2me]

Another good day.
Happy to be a part of this world.
Happy to have my pets who love me

[Hopeful Camel]

I'm having a string of good days. A little afternoon anxiety, but I did take a nap yesterday, which seemed to help. I feel like I sleep a lot, but maybe not enough. I sleep from 9pm to 5:30am. I generally don't take a nap, but maybe I should while I am not working. I am taking 5mg of zyprexa in the afternoons to keep the shakes away, the mind shakes and the body shakes. Today I see the pdoc. Since I am moving, I wonder if she will write me any refills. Why is it always drama to see the pdoc? I guess they hold our sanity in their little prescription pad.

[nummy]

I'm tired. Last night was tough, I was so depressed it was like a black cloud in my head. Faked being normal, but sometimes I wonder if it's not obvious..

[Love&Toil]

Pretty good today, thanks for asking.

[Tucson]

I am here going through mood swings, every two week. I think my trigger is stress related to what is happening in my life right now.

[Skitz13]

Today has been a better day. I was on the phone with Revenue Canada all morning trying to sort out getting meds substidized. My pdoc gave me a script today for three months worth of meds in order to give me time to sort this out. I had to promise her I wouldn't overdose.

To be on the safe side I'm going to keep a small quantity with me and have my daughter hold the rest. I can be very impulsive during episodes so it's better to be safe than sorry, I guess.

My mood seems to be slowly returning back to normal now. The good news is that I didn't do anything stupid this time

[Standup2me]

It was a good day today

I feel like I've accomplished a lot today

[Perfectllyflawed]

I feel my medication is finally working well for me. I got a good job, and I'm enjoying it so far. My fiancé and I have been very happy, and not to mention more intimate It's been good, just hope it stays this way.

[Idk2014]

Today sucked. Feeling depressed and lethargic

Originally Posted by flowerbells

Hello Turtleboy and all,

Thought maybe it's time to start a new thread -- the #6 check in is so long now!

I'm feeling hopeful. Am trying to do neuroplasticity, to re-form (reform, ha ha) my brain through turning around self-defeating thoughts, and turning them into helpful, positive beliefs.

How are you today?

[Standup2me]

Tired, but okay

I've been having such deep sleeps lately, but still feel tired when I get up

I'm taking my regular, needed day off from activities. My therapist and I decided that I could make a small plan in the evening, for the next day. I could concentrate on feeling good in the morning by focusing on "News and goods" and "What I'm looking forward to." I have some things I am looking forward to but not for today. I have trouble filling my time. I want to sleep more, but because of acid reflux, my doctor says I should not lie down till 2-1/2 or 3 hours after a meal. Anyone got any ideas what to do on our quiet time days off?

Originally Posted by Perfectllyflawed

I feel my medication is finally working well for me. I got a good job, and I'm enjoying it so far. My fiancé and I have been very happy, and not to mention more intimate It's been good, just hope it stays this way.

That's really great!! So happy for U!

Originally Posted by Idk2014

Today sucked. Feeling depressed and lethargic

So sorry your day was depressing. Is today going to be better? I hope so.

[Hopeful Camel]

I am sick today. Summer cold, they are the worst. Woke me up at 2am and I couldn't get back to sleep. Ended up here, on chat. It was ok. But now my sleep schedule is off. I stress over the smallest things. Sometimes I feel like I don't have an illness, I just make myself crazy with all the stress I put myself through. I appreciate all the folks on here who put out positive energy, and all the folks who are having a hard time like I am. We are all in this together, and that counts for a lot. Feeling appreciative.

[Hopeful Camel]

Originally Posted by flowerbells

I'm taking my regular, needed day off from activities. My therapist and I decided that I could make a small plan in the evening, for the next day. I could concentrate on feeling good in the morning by focusing on "News and goods" and "What I'm looking forward to." I have some things I am looking forward to but not for today. I have trouble filling my time. I want to sleep more, but because of acid reflux, my doctor says I should not lie down till 2-1/2 or 3 hours after a meal. Anyone got any ideas what to do on our quiet time days off?

Do you like to read? Watch movies? I notice that you always put out good energy for other people on this board. Do you have some ideas of places that you could volunteer? My partner volunteers at the local food bank and loves it. Those are just some ideas. I've been watching a lot of movies on Netflix.

Originally Posted by Hopeful Camel

Do you like to read? Watch movies? I notice that you always put out good energy for other people on this board. Do you have some ideas of places that you could volunteer? My partner volunteers at the local food bank and loves it. Those are just some ideas. I've been watching a lot of movies on Netflix.

First off, so very sorry you are sick today. Hope your cold gets better, and is soon over. Thanks for saying I put out good energy here. I didn't know that!!! I've been up and down a lot lately. I watch videos on Netflix too! I love Netflix. No commercials!!!! I plan to watch something today. I'm also trying to find a pattern to knit or crochet at ravelry.com. So far, nothing grabs me, though. I look forward to going to the yarn shop soon. I'm also practicing on the mandolin. As for volunteering, I've tried that. It's like a job, working for bureaucracies, and having people boss me around. Anyway, I have a full schedule and I think volunteering would tie me down. I'm trying to have nice activities with my women friends, and am trying to get to know more women. Tomorrow, the carpet cleaner man is coming, so that's going to be good, then after he leaves I'm going on the bus to see my guy friend, and go for a Nature walk. I have an eReader and hope I can find another book to read. Just finished one by the early 20th century mystery writer Mary Roberts Rinehard. It put me to sleep -- hard to follow,but kind of fun and some romance. Thanks for your ideas of things to do.