Category Archives: Coping

What’s Over Overwhelmed?

Posted on October 2, 2015 by thebipolarchick

That’s how I feel today – OVER overwhelmed. it’s not with everything, just bills. When I got into the group therapy program, it was my understanding that the insurance was paying for all of it.  NOPE!  It was $11k/month to … Continue reading →

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A lot of Hmmm

Posted on September 28, 2015 by thebipolarchick

I haven’t written much this month.  There’s no one definitive reason why.  There was a lot going on and not so much going on all at the same time.  I don’t know how much more I will post.  It’s not … Continue reading →

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Three Days of Walking

Posted on September 4, 2015 by thebipolarchick

I am on day 3 of doing 1.5 miles or more of walking. I always feel better after I am out in the sun.  Why do I stop? Putting my Walking Shoes on. Good for you, Butterfly.  Good for you. … Continue reading →

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I’m Under the Covers

Posted on August 13, 2015 by thebipolarchick

I’m under the covers today after a terrible night of sleep.  I kinda want the world to go on and not notice that I’m in bed… as it will. I have a daily prayer conference call at 9am, and today … Continue reading →

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You’re Fired!

Posted on August 8, 2015 by thebipolarchick

Ever since the sheriffs and the Baker Act, I have HATED knocks on the door.  (Actually, I have always hated unexpected knocks at the door.)   UPS stopped by on July 22nd with a certified letter from my job. The job learned … Continue reading →

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The Cleanse that Wasn’t

Posted on August 8, 2015 by thebipolarchick

Remember the cleanse? Yeah, I don’t remember it either because it only lasted a day…maybe half day.   Well, I’m starting on Monday once again.  I KNOW that I can complete it.  It’s ONLY 10 days!  This is big.  This … Continue reading →

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Hello? I’m back.

Posted on August 8, 2015 by thebipolarchick

WOW!  I told a friend that it had been a week since I last blogged.  Well, WordPress said “you lie!” It’s been three weeks!  Wow! I’ve been in a weird place, and I need to run back to my refuge- … Continue reading →

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Operation Purge

Posted on July 18, 2015 by thebipolarchick

On some level, I must have thought I would receive brownie points for being awesome, if I was able to hold on to stuff from exes without having it affect me.  By “stuff” I mean computer files and miscellaneous pictures strewn … Continue reading →

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How Do I Stop the Anxiety Train?

Posted on July 18, 2015 by thebipolarchick

It’s been five days since I blogged. WOW! I didn’t have writer’s block or nothing to say, last week simply FLEW BY! I’ve had anxiety all week.  Did it help that I had a couple cups of coffee? Probably not. However, … Continue reading →

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Day Dream Anxiety Away

Posted on July 13, 2015 by thebipolarchick

When I was younger and dealt asthma, I would daydream about being able to breathe normally. When I was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder and racing thoughts were the norm, I would daydream about having one thought at a time. Today, … Continue reading →

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