Bipolar Questions Version 5

I get really restless. I shake my legs a lot.

Do you know your MBTI type, for example ESFP/INTJ? If so, what is it? (you can take tests online, it's pretty fun)

A: I don't. I have taken the test in the past but don't remember the result.

Q: Do you enjoy camping?

Yes, I love it. It is so peaceful. I didn't camp as a child, but my husband introduced me to it when we began dating. We usually camp at the lake. We haven't been in a while and this has me thinking an early fall camping trip is in order.

What is your favorite cartoon movie?

The Lion King (I can't wait to see the new one!)

Do you keep a written budget?

My husband doesn't really, though he should. He handles our finances and demands that that be his duty. My only major expenditures are on groceries, which I know are big ones. I've tried to cut the food bill down, but it's hard. We don't eat out that often. I cook. Otherwise, I I barely buy myself a thing. I spend far less on myself (personal purchases) than he does. Often he initiates purchases for me. If all purchases were up to me, we'd likely be doing better. I'd lead a comparitively simple existence.

Q: Are you frugal or the opposite?

Frugal, oh yes.

Do you like to do any crafts? If so, which one(s)?

I can’t believe I am admitting this, but I do gourd art..... I grow gourds in the garden and then paint them.....mostly make them into bird houses, but sometimes make them into little decorations or bowls.

Q: is there a hobby or activity that you used to do or wish you did, but don’t for some reason?

I used to do a lot of nature hiking and I really miss it. I don't do it where I live now because it's a different climate and not very green. I just don't find the parks and trails here as enjoyable.

Do you make your bed in a fancy sort of way - decorative pillows, etc, or just straighten the sheets and pull up the duvet?

I keep it simple and just pull everything up and tuck in the sheets. The decorative pillows have been at the top of my closet for years. They are probably covered in dust. I don't spend a lot of time on household aesthetics.

Do you prefer toast or bagels?

toast. (with marmite on.)
favorite fruit?

My favorite fruit? That is hard. I guess I have some tied for first place. Strawberries, raspberries, mango, a really good peach.

Q: Assuming you've cooked something in your life, what do you enjoy cooking the most?

what are some leisurely things you all do that doesn't involve leaving the house?
me: coloring, drawing, watching movies, reading and listening to podcasts/music.

I'll answer BirdDancer's question first. Lately I love to grill. I didn't know how to grill for a long time and left it up to my husband. I decided to try my hand at it and my meals are turning out great. I love cooking the protein and the veggies and sometimes even fruit all at the same time with almost zero cleanup. My favorite things to grill are turkey tenderloin and tuna steak.

For leisure I like to bird watch, sit out in the sunshine for a few moments, tend to my flower and herbs, read, play xbox games, play pool and watch shows on Netflix.

Do you have a pet, and what is your pet's name?

I have 2 cats, Abby and Charlie.

Do you watch YouTube videos?

not really, unless someone's told me about something really good.

are you easily bored?

No, not really. I'm pretty good at entertaining myself. I will say that I have a limit to how much time I can be totally alone. I can be alone. I'm not saying I can't, but there is a limit. It's been difficult for me since my pet parrot died. He was an entertaining and loving little guy.

Q: What types of things do you like to do when you are alone?

Listen to music loudly, dance, and sing all at once!

If you could be any animal, what would you choose?

Gorilla

Do you have nights that you wake every hour for no reason?

I probably have, but I don't remember the last time I even got a good sleep.

do you think their is life on other planets like mars

Yes. I feel like life on other planets is a mathematical inevitability. There are too many planets for me to believe otherwise.

If you could visit any planet, which one would you travel to?

B-612

Would you ever skydive?

Well, probably not, but I imagine it can be a wonderful experience. I do like the idea of feeling like I'm flying. Maybe someday if I'm manic and become quite disinhibited, it could happen. I suppose I would likely skydive (with an expert attached) before I would go hang gliding.

Q: What is the riskiest thing you've ever done, that you're willing to share?

Probably that I hitchhiked many times when I was young. Or maybe having sex unprotected sex with men I just met was riskier...my sense of self worth was pretty low when I was young. Giving up my apartment and travelling to Australia to be with a man I only knew over the internet -can't blame youth for that one- I was 38

How many mood stabilisers (including antipsychotics) have you tried?

I have taken Risperdal and Geodon. I also tried Depakote, but it made my heart beat out of control. I think it is technically an anticonvulsant though. I was also given something at the hospital before my IP stay. They didn't tell me what it was, but I was highly psychotic. I am guessing maybe Haldol.

Do you fall asleep easily?

No. I take something called SugarBear pills to help put me to sleep.

Do you have a morning routine?