How would you describe your mental health (or mood) right now?

Hi PC friends! It seems like some of us are having quick shifts within 24 hours. It's amazing how things change.

I'm actually doing fairly well today. I've kept to the house, as I said I would. I had trouble falling asleep last night, so had some trouble getting up. I decided to just drink coffee and OJ with hubby this morning, and then eat a bigger breakfast at 10 am. I'm glad I did that. That way I have only one breakfast, instead of two.

I spent all morning posting items on a Facebook community online sales site. I'm glad I'm finished. Somehow hubby kept adding more and more things. He has yet another thing he wants up, but he's gotta take the photos and provide the description. I'm not going to mess with a generator. I would be thrilled for it to finally be out of the garage. So far there are no bites on my postings there. I got a "like" on my antique sewing machine listing, but not an inquiry. Not sure why the woman bothered to "like" it. Maybe she didn't want it, but had some nostalgia about it. I'd like to make some $$$$$$$$$$ and get the stuff out of my house/garage.

Hypo and PISSED OFF

Oh, no!!!
You don't need it!!!

How is your wrist/hand doing?

Lots of Love ~

It's bedtime for me and I am WOUND UP!!!
I have been wound up all day, to some degree. I have had a long day. It is bedtime here and I am doubly wound up!!!

Hey spikes, I am sorry you are not feeling yourself.
I'll admit, your post made me laugh.
I can relate.
I hope you feel better soon!

Happy. Bouncy. Ebullient in emotions. Teetering between really happy and hypo.

I think I would say mellow. Taking my meds as prescribed. Glad my apt. is air conditioned. Seeing a friend for lunch tomorrow. Did some pencil drawings. Decorated a "forgive yourself wooden box with a full moon (born on a lunar eclipse, a red rose and a dove. Maternal grandmoter named Rose and I love roses Helped decorate other members forgive yourself boxes. Very pleased with myself.

The boxes sound very nice!

My paternal grandmother's name was "Rose."

Still concerned about my husband and this illness, I really need to connect some dots and at least have some kind of idea what the hell is going on.

There are some conditions involved whether he will come home tomorrow or not. He’s ready to bust out as we all know it’s impossible to get any sleep in the hospital!

No sleep at all here’s, hyped up on soda coffee and energy shots to manage the day, took a couple Xanax to hopefully allow me at least a small amount of sleep so I can be back at the hospital in 5-6 hours at most. With an hours worth of chores to do for neighbors out of town first thing in the am.
I loathe chickens , disgusting filthy creatures and I have to feed and water and collect eggs, eggs are going to be sent flying just out of frustration of having to do this. They are due back in a week , gone already a week. I really like Brent, his wife?? Ummm hell to the no she’s a nasty know it all.

But I refuse to let my husband take over that chore again and he needs rest , that Florida trip is fast approaching I get nauseated every time I think of it.

Really level. Thinking of leaving therapy.

Christina I hope they figure it out soon. I am thinking of you both. I hope you can get some sleep tonight, I was concerned to read you had not slept in over 48 hours.

I feel irritable this evening. I think I keep forgetting hormones are at play because I am actually pretty happy at the moment, too and normally right now I would be sad. I need to remind myself of that so I don't start a fight over nothing. I was talking to my boyfriend on the phone and any background noise or goofy sound he made made me so irritable I started getting snappy. Absolutely ridiculous, there's no logical reason for it. I had to apologize for my irritability. I really am a patient person at heart and this makes me just feel like a total jerk. :/

not too stable right now. completely awake at the moment. wish I was in bed getting some Zzzz's but I guess it isn't meant to be right now. just need to be mindful of any mania that could be creeping in with this decreased need for sleep. mood is funky. feeling kind of wired right now...

Yeah, tell me about it! The BDD is awful. There's no escape. At least with BP, things cycle/wax and wane. Aaaanyhow... the wrist/hand are doing well -- some general stiffness/soreness. It gets tired when I'm working with it. But it's coming along.

Mood-wise, pretty much same report-- BP ok, BDD won't STFU. The weather is cool and cloudy (with a bit of drizzle). That always lifts my spirits, especially as a break in summer heat (ugh!).

Will your husband be up for such a long trip so soon after this crisis?

Christina, I am sorry that your hubby is still without a clear idea what's happening. I definitely feel for you, too. I understand as a woman whose husband often has medical issues.

Have you talked to your husband (and even his doctors) about how advisable your upcoming trip might be? I'm thinking about both you and your husband when I ask that.

I'm OK. Sweaty and tired from doing a lot of stuff. I'm happy to take a little break. My brother called to say he would be later than expected. I'm almost happy about that, since it gives me a little extra time to prep without so much racing.

I was on the verge of tears a while ago about a cake I baked. I put on the timer, but completely didn't hear it. As I often do, I totally lost track of time. I ran and pulled it out. It looked utterly dry and seemed so when I put the toothpick in it. I called my husband to boo hoo. Then I decided to be 100% sure if it was ruined or not. I cut a nickel sized hole in the middle of the cake and tasted it. It's actually acceptable after all. I just filled the hole up with frosting and then frosted the whole thing. My brother won't even know.

I gave in and took a klonopin. anxiety and mania too out of control. hope it helps, also took melatonin. not sure if that'll help but I gave it a shot. took lamictal and an extra geodon. 20 mgs. these mixed states are for the birds...

Very good. I took three ambien last night and slept though the night. Weird dreams but weird dreams is par for course. I absolutely love sleeping though the night. I feel pain free too.

good for you, Nammu! I had weird dreams while on mirtazipine. not ambien though. I still have some left and may even scoop them out tonight if the nyquil doesn't help.

I'm ok mentally but was feeling a bit congested and coughing this morning. I think I'm coming down with a cold.

I’m stable and feeling stress and pressure. I’m making breakthroughs right and left through doing a lot of inner work but not much else is getting done and it’s stressing me out.

Stable emotionally, but more tired physically. It’s most likely the heat and humidity.

Hi Jennifer,

I think your "breakthroughs" will bring you healing. I hope so!

I have also found I don't get much done when making a lot of headway in my healing. I tend to catch up with the other demands on life a bit later.

I hate to let other things go; yet, have found I often just HAVE TO do so. I have become much easier on myself. It's healthier than this: You don't need more self- judgment, you need self-compassion.

I am excited you are experiencing some breakthroughs!
I hope you find complete healing.

Oh! I have bizarre dreams when I take Ambien!
I also have some strange day dreams when taking it.
I had to quit taking it, my life was getting too bizarre, 24/7.

I hope you will continue to get good sleep!