[Mountaindewed]

For the last I don't know, week maybe I've been getting these stareing spells where I remember a movie or something and I just sit and stare and think about it until I snap out of it. I know my injections can cause me to be at an increased risk for a stroke. But isnt this also a symptom of bipolar? It literally just very recently started and all my meds are the same. I just had one now about the movie Forrest Gump.

[Breaking Dawn]

@Mountaindewed, I have been doing this all my life. I don't consider this a problem. I feel that it's a blessing. Things like this give me more reasons to love my brain. I think, in spite of my mental problems, I'm very lucky to have my brain. Is it possible for you to enjoy these moments?

[Mountaindewed]

Thanks I was just a bit concerned becaused they just started happening suddenly

[Crazy Hitch]

So long as it doesn’t happen when you’re driving you should be okay. Stay safe.

[UnawareBS]

Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

For the last I don't know, week maybe I've been getting these stareing spells where I remember a movie or something and I just sit and stare and think about it until I snap out of it. I know my injections can cause me to be at an increased risk for a stroke. But isnt this also a symptom of bipolar? It literally just very recently started and all my meds are the same. I just had one now about the movie Forrest Gump.

I am not diabetic but when I started having those type of spells, I was concerned that it was low blood sugar or something. What I experienced never was diagnosed and became less an issue. I think it might be physical more than mental. I think. My issue was too much alcohol in my diet.

[Breaking Dawn]

And also you have changed your chemistry, right? Even from certain foods maybe? So maybe this new experience is a gift because of that? In a way, that's like saying you have made the right decisions? And I should let you know I've never had an accident because of this blessing.

[Mountaindewed]

Funny story. One of the things I have a major stareing spell about is the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding. I had a shower spell yesterday where I spent like 10 minutes just spaced out in the shower thinking of it. The movie has been on my brain nonstop. Then today they announce that a 3rd one is coming out.

[Breaking Dawn]

I saw the first one. It is a really good movie. And I saw Forrest Gump too. A wonderful movie. Maybe your brain likes the movies & keeps them in a special library so you can see them again in your mind. Well, at least, that's the way I think my brain does it.

[UnawareBS]

Originally Posted by Breaking Dawn

And also you have changed your chemistry, right? Even from certain foods maybe? So maybe this new experience is a gift because of that? In a way, that's like saying you have made the right decisions? And I should let you know I've never had an accident because of this blessing.

I have! It was terrible before...right decisions but still needing to make more. Or, I never try forgetting plus need to keep going forward.

[HALLIEBETH87]

Man. Documentation is tedious and I feel stressed. I know I’ll get better though. I learn how to do group therapy notes later today so I’m excited! I get my work phone too later. Now I gotta keep up with 2 lol

I keep a picture I made in art therapy at ip and framed it. I keep it in my office to remind myself: where
I’ve been. Where I am. And where I’m
Going!

[Mountaindewed]

What has happened to my post

[*Beth*]

I've always had those "spells" when I space out. If I didn't force myself I swear I could stay that way all day. I am pretty sure that meds do increase the incidents.

[HALLIEBETH87]

Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

What has happened to my post

??? Did it not load?

[HALLIEBETH87]

Sorry I posted in wrong thread

[Breaking Dawn]

Originally Posted by HALLIEBETH87

Man. Documentation is tedious and I feel stressed. I know I’ll get better though. I learn how to do group therapy notes later today so I’m excited! I get my work phone too later. Now I gotta keep up with 2 lol

I keep a picture I made in art therapy at ip and framed it. I keep it in my office to remind myself: where
I’ve been. Where I am. And where I’m
Going!

How inspiring!! Thank you, @HALLIEBETH87!!

[Mountaindewed]

I just spaced out for a bit and had the weirdest memory of a song called Beautiful Girls and how we werent allowed to listen to it at a treatment center I was in 2008. Every time it came on the radio the staff turned it off. I don't really remember the song although if they made us turn it off it was probably pretty bad. Man I havent thought of that in probably 10 years and it just randomly came back to me