Tag 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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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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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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Fitness Partner…Anyone?

Posted on July 19, 2015 by thebipolarchick

Is anyone interested in being my virtual fitness buddy? I just had the idea and thought I’d throw it out and see who might be interested.  I haven’t thought it all the way through.  maybe we just blog about how … 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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Spirituality & Mental Illness Jambalaya

Posted on July 7, 2015 by thebipolarchick

Different things help different people cope, and I respect that.  When it comes to spirituality, I’ve always said to do what works for you, kinda like medicine.  If Advil relieves your headache, take Advil.  If you need Motrin to get relief, take … Continue reading →

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Fireworks Aren’t Fun… for Everyone

Posted on July 6, 2015 by thebipolarchick

Fourth of July! Yay! Celebration! Hotdogs and burgers, American flags… …and those blasted fireworks. I understand going to see fireworks high in the sky launched from a barge in the ocean.  I get it. However, I am not clear why people would … Continue reading →

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