Bipolar check-in #70

Nammu · Nov 17, 2022 at 04:21 PM

I’ve been mostly lazy today. Went out earlier to tackle the sidewalk and driveway but my back quickly dissuaded me of that idea. Besides it was mostly ice, so I just sprinkled ice melt around. Now have a big patch of clear sidewalk but the driveway is still icy. The snow removal guy never came. Didn’t think 2 inches was worth it.

The pumpkin bread is good it’s taking a lot of effort not to get a second piece. So today I looked at recipes for cranberry bread. Eh, not sure about that.

Blue_Bird · Nov 17, 2022 at 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

I’ve been mostly lazy today. Went out earlier to tackle the sidewalk and driveway but my back quickly dissuaded me of that idea. Besides it was mostly ice, so I just sprinkled ice melt around. Now have a big patch of clear sidewalk but the driveway is still icy. The snow removal guy never came. Didn’t think 2 inches was worth it.

The pumpkin bread is good it’s taking a lot of effort not to get a second piece. So today I looked at recipes for cranberry bread. Eh, not sure about that.

I made pumpkin bread the other day too, it is hard not to go back for more lol

I hope your snow removal person comes soon

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Scooter9 · Nov 17, 2022 at 04:42 PM

I'm sorry you're feeling so low @*Beth*. I hope it passes soon.

The pain I am feeling is from the blood clot in my lung - it's part of the healing process.

I've been waking up really early - 4am. The only thing that's changed is that I started Gabapentin but I don't see how that would affect my sleep.

~Christina · Nov 17, 2022 at 07:02 PM

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I'm sitting here crying for no reason and going downhill fast. I skated today and it felt fantastic, but the time comes when I have to take my skates off. In the past when it got toward this point I'd travel. No hesitation, just hit the road or book reservations for a plane. But that's not possible at this time.

I need to sleep and it's getting late again, but I'm afraid to sleep because I want to make myself not wake up. Plus, I also don't want to wake up. This forum is the only place in the world where I feel not hated right now. The pain and terror I feel annoys people, they misunderstand it. Or there are a very few who give me dumb advice. I appreciate their effort, but it also causes me stress, because I have to thank them when I feel like not saying anything. Or saying Please don't say that. You don't have to try to fix me. Also, don't listen to me, because I have nothing to say. I'm just in terrible pain. It won't end. I'm glad you exist, but please just go away and let me sit here and rock and cry.

Beth I’m so sorry your feeling so bad. I don’t have magical wisdom but I do know that things will change.. never as fast as we would like. In the meantime keep skating ! It brings you joy!

Are you enjoying your weather ? What a huge blessing that hellish heat is gone for now.

You know where to find me

Much love

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~Christina · Nov 17, 2022 at 07:12 PM

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I submitted a volunteer application at the library, I'm hoping to hear from them. It would be wonderful to volunteer there. The branch I want to volunteer at is very close to me, like a 7 minute walk away from where I live. I love books, reading, organizing, art/crafts, I'm sure there's gotta be something there I can help with. I know sometimes they need help with organizing crafts and stuff for some of their programs for children/teens. And I know they sometimes need help organzing books and whatnot. I put my availability down for mornings for Wednesdays, thursdays, fridays, and saturdays. I would love to actually work there someday and feel like volunteering there would be a good first step

Tomorrow my apartment building is having a Thanksgiving lunch in the community room, so I'm going to that. Should be nice.

I've had a strange couple days. Yesterday was rough in terms of mental health. But things seem okay today so I'm hoping it was just adjusting to my med increase. It was quite an increase so it sort of threw me into a daze for a bit.
I am going to try to post and reply more here, I've just been sort of scatter brained lately. I hope you all have a peaceful weekend

Here's a pic of Mustachio with her very first glimpse of the Christmas tree, I didn't put it up last year because of how small and curious she was. She's doing great with it though. Also, this week marks 1 year since I got Mustachio. I got her a week before Thanksgiving last year. Maybelle is used to Christmas trees so she sniffed it a bit then ignored it lol. They're both doing well. Here's a pic of Maybelle in one of her Christmas collars

Good luck on getting a volunteer position at the library! That will get your foot in the door for sure.

I love seeing your fur babies

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~Christina · Nov 17, 2022 at 07:37 PM

Well this pup had me up only twice last night. I have her in a crate. Took her out but she didn’t do a thing and it was like 20 degrees so I was so ready to get back inside lol

She’s a sweet and smart lil girl.

Steve’s head over heels in love. If no one is missing her I’m sure she’s found a forever home with us. We shall see.

Anyone have plans for Thanksgiving yet? I’m not going through the mess of a full traditional meal. I’m making Eggrolls instead … much easier.

Hugs my friends

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Fuzzybear · Nov 17, 2022 at 07:40 PM

Dumping dogs, how could they

You and Steve are angels for rescuing her

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I. Am. So. Far. Behind. On. Here !

Yesterday when we were headed out to my rheumatologist appt we saw a dog rush across the road and into the woods ! On the way back home ( it was dark) we stopped and called for it.. no luck.

Today we found her. Was so worried because last night got down in the 20’s and worried about coyotes. Here she is. Dogs get dumped here all the time. I dunno how anyone can be so cruel !

Hope she’s just lost and we can get her back home. Steve’s falling in love fast

Bipolar check-in #70

BeyondtheRainbow · Nov 17, 2022 at 07:44 PM

Time for a new thread already!

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BeyondtheRainbow Wise Elder Member Since Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 9,230 (SuperPoster!) 9 9,385 hugs given	Nov 17, 2022 at 07:44 PM #988 Time for a new thread already! Bipolar check-in #71 __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel