Bipolar check in #73

Scooter9 · Mar 18, 2023 at 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bizi

How long have you been up like this. I used to do things like you are doing and I was manic.

Thanks for asking Bizi.

It happens a few times a week. I can't predict when it might happen, I just wake up and can't get back to sleep.

My pdoc says it's from my depression. I'm definitely not manic. Writing brings me short term relief from the depression - it's much better when I'm really focused on writing. When I'm not writing, the depression comes back full force.

Scooter9 · Mar 18, 2023 at 02:04 PM

Today is a rest day from the gym. I have a training session tomorrow and I'm always tired after a session with the trainer.

I got up early again - 530 this time, which is not too bad. I'm surprised I got up so early because I was tired from having gotten up really early the day before, went to the gym yesterday, and stayed up late last night!

I started reading a book. It's interesting because it's written in realism style. That means the author writes about what they're thinking of without making anything up or embellishing, so there's lots of self reflection. I like reading this style because my own emotions are pretty blunted because of my depression and I reconnect with my own feelings by reading about someone else's.

I'm also reading passages from a book about Van Gogh - is made up of short passages that you're supposed to read over the course of a week or 2.

Rosi700 · Mar 18, 2023 at 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by *Beth*

Ah, I understand now. Thank you for clarifying, Rosi.

Have you had your vitamin D checked? I often ached, especially in my arms and legs, and the fatigue was constant. I always wondered what was wrong with me, thinking perhaps chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia. Then I discovered (through a blood lab) that my vitamin D was quite low. Apparently, low D can cause all of the above (and more).

Thank you for reminding me about taking my vitamins. Not one D vitamin has entered my mouth since before Christmas.

I will start right away! At Thursday my arms will be examined with an instrument I cannot remember the name on. That will tell if there are problems with my joints, if there is an inflammation or other.

I have had three massages for my back and arms (two for the arms) and the result became more pain. Last time he only gave me massage at my back, shoulders and neck, and now I have pain all over my body.

I will need Parsetomol for the coming night. I felt better for some hours, but now the pain is creeping back again, almost similar to a flu. I will wait until the evening with the pain kil*ers.

Thank you for taking the time explain about the D vitamins!

Rosi700 · Mar 18, 2023 at 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HALLIEBETH87

I feel so good. I forgot how better I feel on zyprexa.

I am glad to hear that!

Rosi700 · Mar 18, 2023 at 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Soupe du jour

Today was a very spring-like day in my neck of the woods, getting up to around 65 F (18.5 C). Hubby and I returned to the "honey mountain" in order to look for a special flower that only blooms there, in Czech Republic. There were plenty of other hikers, also looking for the flower. We were all satisfied. Many were blooming. I'll admit that our hike was a little longer than I expected. About 2 hours, but at a leisurely pace.

When we got home we definitely needed showers. Also, I needed to do extra self-care to become dress ready. Tonight we're going to a village ball, called a "Hasičský Ples" (Fireman's Ball). We likely won't stay too long, but are curious. We donated a few things as raffle prizes, and Hubby unexpectedly even gave some cash. We've always contributed to the volunteer fire companies in the US, so thought we should here, too. Apparently our donation was enough to be called a "sponsor". So we'll go. I'll likely be the only foreigner there. We plan to drive close to the place and walk a bit on the road. It is within walking-distance of where we're living, but our road is a muddy mess. Unless I wore galoshes or hiking boots with the dress, that's not an option. All that's around are village homes and cow and horse farms.

There's a well-known Czech film from the 1960s called "Fireman's Ball" (Hasičský ples) that was directed by Milos Forman, director of "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" and "Amadeus".

I am happy that you found the flowers and had a good hike!

"The firemans ball": I wish you and your husband a really good evening/night! It is years since my last ball ...

Rosi700 · Mar 18, 2023 at 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooter9

Thanks for asking Bizi.

It happens a few times a week. I can't predict when it might happen, I just wake up and can't get back to sleep.

My pdoc says it's from my depression. I'm definitely not manic. Writing brings me short term relief from the depression - it's much better when I'm really focused on writing. When I'm not writing, the depression comes back full force.

I wrote a lot when I was younger, but that stressed me so much out and was not good for me. Instead I made both days and nights into parts with specific goals to meet. The goal for the night was this: "My goal is not to sleep, only to relax and stay in bed between time X and time Y. It didn't go many nights before I slept through the whole night.

Do what is right for you! (You know best).

Nammu · Mar 18, 2023 at 04:05 PM

Somebody needs to start a new thread #74, I tried but I got a white page. We’re over 1000 posts.

BeyondtheRainbow · Mar 18, 2023 at 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

Somebody needs to start a new thread #74, I tried but I got a white page. We’re over 1000 posts.

I did it. the new thread is

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Nammu Crone Member Since May 2010 Location: Some where between my inner mind and the solar system. Posts: 71,285 (SuperPoster!) 13 53.6k hugs given	Mar 18, 2023 at 04:05 PM #1007 Somebody needs to start a new thread #74, I tried but I got a white page. We’re over 1000 posts. __________________ *Nammu* …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann