Bipolar check-in #70

MuddyBoots · Nov 05, 2022, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

Ooo muddy, that much leaves to walk on is scary. Ya never know what’s under them. Are those birch trees? I love birch trees.

Yup, some of them are birch trees!

HALLIEBETH87 · Nov 05, 2022, 01:14 PM

My tummy hurts :’(

Mountaindewed · Nov 05, 2022, 02:15 PM

I took an almost 2 hour nap, and man it was like a night and day difference. I feel a lot better now physically and mentally. I had a dream where I was in China looking for some kinda ice cream. It was one of those weird fever dreams you get when you don't feel good. I don't normally dream during naps and never so vividly. I think I may have gone a bit overboard by going on my trip even though we all got a lot done. I may have pushed it a bit.

*Beth* · Nov 05, 2022, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Aurelius710

On a fun non-cousin related track, I was able to use some language skills yesterday. I had two solely Spanish speaking customers who were looking for a particular type of phone. I understand Spanish when it's spoken to me and when it's written down, but bringing it all together to have a conversation is a challenge for me. Plus, having a technical conversation in Spanish makes it extra challenging.

I love that kind of challenge and I'm proud to say I got it done! They were able to tell me what they specifically needed, I got them where they needed to be and I picked up some extra Spanish along the way. Hopefully, I can close out my week on a similar high note!

How supremely COOL! Languages are such a joy. Many of my neighbors are migrant workers and speak only Spanish. I learn quite a bit from them. I love it! Good job, Aurelius

*Beth* · Nov 05, 2022, 02:23 PM

Well, grrr @Soupe du jour How annoying and how sucky! Good you've warmed up. (I know that medical science denies it, but I still believe that we can catch cold when we get chilled. The immune system focuses on keeping the body warm, so such things as colds or viruses can use the opportunity to attack.)

*Beth* · Nov 05, 2022, 02:26 PM

What delightful dreams @Nammu. I love, love the holy tree.

*Beth* · Nov 05, 2022, 02:38 PM

Today's magic word is laundry ...after I take a shower, that is. The Malibu hair treatment was a bust. Not sure what it was supposed to do, but what it did for me was make my hair dry and rough. A brighter blonde? Maybe. But I'm going to do some major conditioning today.

I love birch trees. The house in which I grew up had a trio of tall, thick birch trees growing to the left of the walkway from the front door. Birch tree bark is so unusual. When I was a little kid I thought it was paper.

Nammu · Nov 05, 2022, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by *Beth*

What delightful dreams @Nammu. I love, love the holy tree.

What was really funny was that the religious icons looked like dressed up Barbies! That’s what Michelle Obama and I were laughing about.

😂

BeyondtheRainbow · Nov 05, 2022, 03:27 PM

@Nammu, how is your SIL?

Nammu · Nov 05, 2022, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow

@Nammu, how is your SIL?

He’s good. Well on his way to recovery. Back at work already. The whole family is looking forward to the holidays. Unfortunately neither of them has given any thought to giving up smoking!

if I had my way that’s all I’d ask for for the rest of my Christmases just give up the cigarettes. That would be the only gift I need.

Made bean soup for the cold rainy day it is. Turned out good, just needing salt. I never add salt to anything until it’s done.

*Beth* · Nov 05, 2022, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

What was really funny was that the religious icons looked like dressed up Barbies! That’s what Michelle Obama and I were laughing about. 😂

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hiLARious!!!

HALLIEBETH87 · Nov 05, 2022, 04:55 PM

I just woke up. I fell asleep for three hours lol I feel so much better!!

Mountaindewed · Nov 05, 2022, 06:18 PM

I knew this girl on facebook from school who mirrored everything I posted. Same pictures of animals on the same day. Same mirror selfie on the same day. She even started drinking what I drank and wearing the same brands of clothes. She used the same phrases I did too. She drove me insane. I deleted her eventually. But like do these people even realize they are mirroring you. Maybe she was doing it on purpose to **** with me. Idk. She was creepy and jealous though.

HALLIEBETH87 · Nov 05, 2022, 06:52 PM

That must be terrible md. Sorry to hear that.

I’m so grateful my dr gave me bentyl as the stomach stuff is miserable. Nausea is not as bad today either.

~Christina · Nov 05, 2022, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Soupe du jour

I'm spent and a little peeved. Earlier today, I thought Hubby and I were just going out to pick up laundry and go to a general goods shop. We did the former, then he had the idea to visit a local site. Turned out the the roads to it were restricted access, so he suggested we walk. I assumed it would be a 30 min each way deal, but no. I had no clue, when leaving home, that I should prepare for what was ahead.

As we walked, I kept reminding him we were only going down down downhill, and what that meant for the return. We kept heading down for over an hour. When we "got there" it was just a little interesting, no more. I was hungry (it was after noon) and had to pee. Fortunately there was a pub there, so we solved those two issues. But the return was ahead.

Up, up, up semi to steep hills. And, it started to rain. I had a thin jacket on that wasn't water resistant and had no hood and was not wearing hiking boots. I trudged far ahead of him because a) I'm in better shape, despite being in poor shape, and b) I find hoofing up hills easier at a faster clip, rather than a slow one. He struggled, as I predicted and looked tertible. I occasiknally stopped to wait for him to ask how he was. We got to the car soaked and miserable, after almost 3 hours walking (half uphill) and perhaps a one hour break at the restaurant. I took a shower after peeling off the wet clothes (soaked through my shirt and bra), and put my frizzing hair in a pony tail after a couple days with it straight, sleek, and sassy, after its fix in Prague Sayonara! I'm in bed now, warming up, at 3 pm.

Oh hun I’m sooooo sorry you went through all that

I hope he never wants to do that again

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~Christina · Nov 05, 2022, 07:10 PM

I stayed in bed til almost 3 pm !! It was a rainy day. Steve was up early so he just let Dexter and Gus out to pee.

I think I have some depression setting in. I haven’t cleaned in a bout a week. I mean I’ve swept the floor and of course cleaned the kitchen daily. But yeah I’m sliding. I think the stress of the job and my having to accept I couldn’t handle being on my feet for 8-9 hours at a time has me sinking.

I’m not all that worried right now to be honest. I’m just going to sleep when my body tells me to sleep and I’ll get back to over cleaning soon enough I bet.

And this dork won’t get out of my lap

Bipolar check-in #70

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HALLIEBETH87 · Nov 05, 2022, 07:13 PM

Gus needs you to cuddle!!

downandlonely · Nov 05, 2022, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MuddyBoots

Yup, some of them are birch trees!

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Originally Posted by *Beth*

How supremely COOL! Languages are such a joy. Many of my neighbors are migrant workers and speak only Spanish. I learn quite a bit from them. I love it! Good job, Aurelius

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Originally Posted by *Beth*

What delightful dreams @Nammu. I love, love the holy tree.

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

I stayed in bed til almost 3 pm !! It was a rainy day. Steve was up early so he just let Dexter and Gus out to pee.

I think I have some depression setting in. I haven’t cleaned in a bout a week. I mean I’ve swept the floor and of course cleaned the kitchen daily. But yeah I’m sliding. I think the stress of the job and my having to accept I couldn’t handle being on my feet for 8-9 hours at a time has me sinking.

I’m not all that worried right now to be honest. I’m just going to sleep when my body tells me to sleep and I’ll get back to over cleaning soon enough I bet.

And this dork won’t get out of my lap

Bipolar check-in #70

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Such a sweet puppy! I could not be on my feet all day either. I'm middle-aged and obese.

bizi · Nov 05, 2022, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Soupe du jour

I'm spent and a little peeved. Earlier today, I thought Hubby and I were just going out to pick up laundry and go to a general goods shop. We did the former, then he had the idea to visit a local site. Turned out the the roads to it were restricted access, so he suggested we walk. I assumed it would be a 30 min each way deal, but no. I had no clue, when leaving home, that I should prepare for what was ahead.

As we walked, I kept reminding him we were only going down down downhill, and what that meant for the return. We kept heading down for over an hour. When we "got there" it was just a little interesting, no more. I was hungry (it was after noon) and had to pee. Fortunately there was a pub there, so we solved those two issues. But the return was ahead.

Up, up, up semi to steep hills. And, it started to rain. I had a thin jacket on that wasn't water resistant and had no hood and was not wearing hiking boots. I trudged far ahead of him because a) I'm in better shape, despite being in poor shape, and b) I find hoofing up hills easier at a faster clip, rather than a slow one. He struggled, as I predicted and looked tertible. I occasiknally stopped to wait for him to ask how he was. We got to the car soaked and miserable, after almost 3 hours walking (half uphill) and perhaps a one hour break at the restaurant. I took a shower after peeling off the wet clothes (soaked through my shirt and bra), and put my frizzing hair in a pony tail after a couple days with it straight, sleek, and sassy, after its fix in Prague Sayonara! I'm in bed now, warming up, at 3 pm.

oh I am so sorry. that sounds miserable. Glad that you could finally get warm.
bizi

Victoria'smom · Nov 05, 2022, 10:47 PM

So I'm depressed, sick, still no permanent home, and withdrawing I know it's temporary but it doesn't feel temporary I'm trying to focus on Christmas but that's not helping when a simple mistake makes you want to self harm. At least I'm not the only one making mistakes right now. H was really upset he made a mistake but it was fine. I wish I could let go of my mistakes as easily. 2 packages got lost in the mail today I'm so scared I'm not going to get them. It's 10 Christmas gifts. I know I should be focused on changing our situation but I feel defeated. I feel like saying all I want for Christmas is my meds but no it has to be stuff.

HALLIEBETH87 · Nov 05, 2022, 11:16 PM

Got a letter from my pdoc today saying he is leaving and moving out if state. He’s been my dr for about ten years. I don’t know I’ll ever find another as great as him.

BeyondtheRainbow · Nov 06, 2022, 12:37 AM

Sorry Hallie. I live in fear of my pdoc retiring. I have 4 more years with my therapist before he retires. It's a horrible feeling.

Is he giving you referrals?

Victoria'smom · Nov 06, 2022, 01:21 AM

I'm sorry Hallie.

*Beth* · Nov 06, 2022, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HALLIEBETH87

Got a letter from my pdoc today saying he is leaving and moving out if state. He’s been my dr for about ten years. I don’t know I’ll ever find another as great as him.

I am so, so sorry, Halliebeth

Soupe du jour · Nov 06, 2022, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

I stayed in bed til almost 3 pm !! It was a rainy day. Steve was up early so he just let Dexter and Gus out to pee.

I think I have some depression setting in...
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Christina, please be easy on yourself about needing a break from the intensive cleaning. What you're doing is still enough, for now. I totally get the disappointment you have regarding the job, but it was at least a learning experience in a way. I think you perhaps should just regroup for a bit and then if you want a new job look for something less strenuous. You're a smart chick, so I'm sure there are other ones out there.

What a life Gus has! I wish I could cuddle on my mother's lap again, sometimes.

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