Questions Bipolar Version 3

Yes the holidays make my illness worse.

Do the seasons affect your illness?

yeah.

terrible during summer

do you like the big bang theory?

(really in to the new series at the moment)

It’s my favorite show.


Which holiday is hardest on your illness?

christmas.

lots of memories associated with that.

question: is it sometimes easier for you just not to celebrate the holidays and treat it like a regular, normal day?

Yes, it is easier, but I don't think that has to do with my bp. I just, generally, don't like holidays. I don't dislike people, but I'm also prefer to be alone. Thus, having to spend days where I am forced to play the "social game" is highly annoying.

Do you find that sticky to a regular schedule helps your moods to remain more stable? Or if you haven't tried this, doesn't it sound like a good idea why/why not.

I have a regular schedule that is counterproductive but it’s not impacting my moods. I have an ideal routine sketched out and hope to implement it soon. It would have a positive impact on all areas of my life.

Do you always take meds as prescribed?

Always.

Do you use a SAD lamp?

Everyday...even in summer.

How often do you see your pdoc?

Monthly

How long have you had the same pdoc?

my current one's louise.

I guess i've had her for.. maybe 2 or 3 months?

but not much longer

do you like chicken?

(I love all types of chicken)

I love chicken breasts but not chicken with bones.
Q: What is the best advice you've ever gotten?

Watching 9/11 news over and over stressed me so much I became manic.

Do you have a seasonal pattern up in spring / summer down in fall winter?

This to shall pass and everything will be totally different in 5 years so hang on. Who is your favorite bipolar person?

to answer both questions

1. no.. it is actually a well known fact I do a lot better in winter.

and 2..

demi lovato

her music is awesome, she is a great actress, and i've seen her in interviews.. she's really open about stuff

her music helps me through a lot

question:

do you rely on the internet for shopping?, or can you make it to the store and do okay

I use the internet a lot but I live in a very rural area and don't have a lot of choices in stores here. Stores are hard for me to handle though so I'm happiest when I can avoid them.

Do you ever feel paranoid about your therapist or pdoc?

A. Only when very unwell. I have accused my doctors of conspiring against me and making up my diagnoses.

Q. Are there many people from outside the USA on this website?

I'm from Scotland and there are English people on here as well as Australian etc there are other nationalities on here :-)

When do you start celebrating Christmas? I start now lol.... I've started shopping and singing carols (in my house not outside lol)

I just can’t face Christmas yet. Last year was very stressful and I’d just as soon crawl under a rock. (Sad)

Q. If you could be anyone in the world for a day who would you be?

The person I was in 1999. Healthy and happy. I don't know how to be anyone but me.

Where do you and your therapist (or pdoc or both) sit during sessions?

Me on a couch, pdoc behind a desk

About how old is your pdoc?

I’d guess he’s around 40, give or take 5 to ten years. I’m not good at guessing ages.

Do you have a purpose and if so, what is it?

My purpose is my family. That purpose is fraying at its edges as they grow up and move on and I’ve yet to discover a personal purpose that is solely me.

Q. Ever done big moves in your life? Across country of out of country?

No, just one state to another and eventually back. It was 10 hours away and felt big though. I really needed that time to really have to figure out independence as an adult.

Are you sensitive to cold?

Always have cold nose hands and feet. I bring a sweater when going out to eat or grocery shopping in the summer cause I know the A/C will be too much to bear. I love hot humid summer nights

Q. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I hope just about where I am now--living next door to my mom who is still healthy and able to share our lives. It's not perfect but it does work.

What is the hardest chore for you?