Bipolar Check-in #83

June08 · Yesterday at 11:04 PM

Hi everyone.

I've spent a lot of the last two evenings doing school work but I'm still not caught up. A ton of extra work got dropped on to teachers over the past two weeks so this plus unexpected schedule changes are taking up all of my time. Hopefully, I'll be able to dig myself out of this work pit this weekend. As much as I don't like taking work home, I am noticing my mental health is better because I am occupied with something and it's productive.

I'm looking forward to the weekend. My fatigue has been REALLY bad in the mornings so I'm looking forward to sleeping in. My energy is pretty good in the evenings though-go figure.

Blue_Bird · Today at 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Hitch

I got a new iwatch today. My other one cracked it. It was 7 years old! It functioned fine BUT the battery kept dying at 3pm, unfortunately. Just couldn’t get the battery to last.

Swapped my nicotine gum for the 2mg one. Much much better.

Been having almonds for my snack like my gp said to. I’ve lost a slight bit in 2 days but not enough to get excited over.

Contrave still makes me nauseous but I was nowhere near as nauseous today as compared to yesterday my first day on it. Man it was rough.

Feeling tired from lack of sleep. Tried to sleep but couldn’t. I’ll make the most of this time before I pick up my son from school.

Enjoy your new watch

, I’ve always wanted one but never got one. I’m thinking of getting a Fitbit versa 4 though which is sort of like a smart watch but not really and more based on fitness. The Apple Watches look really cool though!

Hope the nausea clears up soon and hope you get some better sleep soon

Blue_Bird · Today at 07:21 AM

Good morning, I slept good, 9 hours. Have therapy today in about 3 hours. Spent 30 minutes this morning outside in just a hoodie. It’s 35 degrees outside. It felt good though. It woke me up and helped my mood.

Moose72 · Today at 07:57 AM

I was up at 5:30. Talked with Caleb while at Panera. Cat is on my lap now that I’m home. Need to clean up a bit before Caleb comes for the weekend.

Blueberrybook · Today at 08:08 AM

I'm having a difficult morning. I keep finding myself easily frustrated and agitated by things that normally wouldn't bother me. I'm due for my period, so I'm hoping it's PMS. It seems like this happened before my last cycle too. I used to just have physical symptoms as PMS --sore boobs, backache, cramps, and now it's both physical AND mental. I'm supposed to go to the library with my daughter later today, and I hope my mood improves by then.

On top of everything else, I stubbed my little toe badly on a doorframe yesterday. It's all bruised and I suspect fractured too. I've fractured that toe 5 or 6 times already. The pain kept waking me last night, so I didn't get the best sleep either. I tried taping it to the toe next to it, but that made it hurt worse, so I am going around with it untaped. I was bad this morning and took Advil for the pain, and I know I'm not supposed to take NSAIDs but Tylenol does nothing for it. I skipped exercise today because of it, and that didn't help my mood a bit.

Victoria'smom · Today at 11:27 AM

Is It a bad sign I'm getting use to it all?

Mountaindewed · 12:07 PM

I woke up at 3 from a werid dream feeling sick cold and anxious. I needed dayquil, zofran and valium. Then I fell back asleep for a bit. I went to Target and Kohls around 10 with a mask on. It wore me out. I'm at home now just hanging out in bed. My anxiety is ok now. I just got a hat from Target. I was too tired to look at anything else and it was really crowded with Halloween shoppers and employees trying to rush out the Christmas stuff.

This thing just goes on and on though. This is day 8. I got my groceries delivered. My cats have food and I have sparkling water.

Blue_Bird · Today at 11:48 AM

I had a good therapy appointment. We did more EMDR. It seemed to help. I didn’t dissociate on my walk home so that’s good. I stopped in the library on my way back and checked out two books. I see her again November 15th.

Just ate lunch. I had chicken pasta and peas on the side. The peas are in effort to start eating more vegetables. It’s a start.

I feel pretty good. The walk was nice. I didn’t dissociate either way there or back. Which was a relief. Maybe the colder weather helped. I tend to be worse with my anxiety and just everything in general during the summer months when it’s hot out.

We talked about coping skills for dissociation and about splashing cold water on my face or using ice packs as part of the Tipp DBT skill. And how practicing violin is a good one too because it’s very grounding. You feel the strings, the bow, the vibrations.

Moose72 · 01:10 PM

N3 is looking at an apartment as I type this. He gave me a thumbs up emoji when I asked how his 2.5 hour physics exam went last night. Grades for the exam should be available Tuesday. If he gets into u of m he’ll start as a sophomore!

BeyondtheRainbow · Today at 01:46 PM

I had a nasty migraine last night. I was up every 2 hours for at least an hour needing advil or ginger ale/crackers for nausea or just a new position in bed. And then I had nightmares which I've had a lot of the last several days. It was not a good night and I am so tired now. I'm also feeling irritable and generally yucky.

My goal for the day is to wash one load of clothes. We'll see but I really need to do this. One load. Not that bad. I hope.

Crazy Hitch · Today at 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue_Bird

Enjoy your new watch

, I’ve always wanted one but never got one. I’m thinking of getting a Fitbit versa 4 though which is sort of like a smart watch but not really and more based on fitness. The Apple Watches look really cool though!

Hope the nausea clears up soon and hope you get some better sleep soon

Thanks @Blue_Bird!

One of the main reasons I got it is because I can pay it off monthly with my telephone provider and it’s not too expensive like that per month. It’s interest free so I don’t pay any more. And I know they last because my old one lasted 7 years! You should totally get a Fitbit for your walking. You’ll love it!

Crazy Hitch · Today at 02:11 PM

Hey all. Woke up about 4:30 and got out of bed 5:30. Not going to shower because I showered late yesterday. Showering is an issue for me and it has been for a while.

Had my 1 cup of coffee for the day and ate an apple for breakfast. Hopefully that will help with the nausea / prevent it from happening. Today we will take my son swimming and then will likely go to the mall. I have to be careful of what I eat. Must stay away from bread and pastries. I’ve lost 1kg in 3 days which is likely just a fluke. Nothing to write home about.

Mountaindewed · 04:33 PM

I bought a pair of mediumish colored purple and white Nike Dunks with my gift card. They were $122 after tax! But I don't want anything or need anything else and my finances are ok. Theres no way I'd get these without found money though. I have about $25 left on my card.

To be honest, it was kinda creepy out there today. Everyone seemed and looked really worried.

Moose72 · Today at 04:28 PM

N3 is going to look at another apt but he and the landlord are playing phone tag.

June08 · Today at 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue_Bird

Enjoy your new watch

, I’ve always wanted one but never got one. I’m thinking of getting a Fitbit versa 4 though which is sort of like a smart watch but not really and more based on fitness. The Apple Watches look really cool though!

I have a Fitbit sense and really like it. It's nice that Fitbit batteries last longer than an apple watch. And, it charges pretty fast. I'm not a huge fan of how the app looks compared to how it did for years though.

Blue_Bird · Today at 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by June08

I have a Fitbit sense and really like it. It's nice that Fitbit batteries last longer than an apple watch. And, it charges pretty fast. I'm not a huge fan of how the app looks compared to how it did for years though.

Do you think the Fitbit sense or the Fitbit versa 4 is a better choice? I’ll be saving up for a bit so I won’t be buying it till like January probably. Right now I have a Fitbit inspire 2

I’m trying to be kind of economical so I might actually wait till my birthday in June to get it

Victoria'smom · Today at 05:41 PM

I got another set of earbuds 78% off. Hopefully no one steals this pair because I would like to listen to music. The psychosis clinic didn't call and told me to wait. I made an appointment for the regular Dr. After a 23 yr wait. Hopefully they'll help and not stress about my mental health. My therapist called and scheduled a Monday appointment. I'm worried. Luckily it wasn't today.

Blue_Bird · Today at 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Hitch

Hey all. Woke up about 4:30 and got out of bed 5:30. Not going to shower because I showered late yesterday. Showering is an issue for me and it has been for a while.

Had my 1 cup of coffee for the day and ate an apple for breakfast. Hopefully that will help with the nausea / prevent it from happening. Today we will take my son swimming and then will likely go to the mall. I have to be careful of what I eat. Must stay away from bread and pastries. I’ve lost 1kg in 3 days which is likely just a fluke. Nothing to write home about.

I have an issue with pastries too. I consume way too much of them and sweets in general so I’m working on that along with my coffee consumption. I found some seasonal teas that look nice I’m thinking of getting next week. I’ll post a pic in a second. Some of them have caffeine but less than coffee and some of them have no caffeine.

Mountaindewed · Today at 05:58 PM

I had the sugar cookie tea and it tasted like mildly sweet warm bathwater.

Lipton makes a caffeine free herbal watermelon cold brew iced tea but its hard to find. But you just fill a pitcher with ice and water and add the tea bag and it makes a gallon.

I just drank 3 Bai waters which have like 45mg of caffeine each.

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Blue_Bird Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2013 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 37,379 (SuperPoster!) 11 14.9k hugs given	Today at 07:21 AM #643 Good morning, I slept good, 9 hours. Have therapy today in about 3 hours. Spent 30 minutes this morning outside in just a hoodie. It’s 35 degrees outside. It felt good though. It woke me up and helped my mood. __________________ “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
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Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 38,566 (SuperPoster!) 8 9,666 hugs given	Today at 05:58 PM #659 I had the sugar cookie tea and it tasted like mildly sweet warm bathwater. Lipton makes a caffeine free herbal watermelon cold brew iced tea but its hard to find. But you just fill a pitcher with ice and water and add the tea bag and it makes a gallon. I just drank 3 Bai waters which have like 45mg of caffeine each. __________________ I'm Blue
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