Tag Archives: Off Meds

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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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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I’ve Been Nominated!

Posted on June 28, 2015 by thebipolarchick

Annie at Gentle Kindness nominated me for the “Once a Victim Now a Survivor” Award! This award is for those who have gone through mental illness of any kind, abuse, trauma, and especially PTSD.  I have several questions to answer, so here … Continue reading →

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Betrayed by the Tdoc

Posted on June 26, 2015 by thebipolarchick

Tdoc is therapist. Pdoc is psychiatrist. Moving on. I’M PISSED! In one of my group sessions today, I mentioned that I was off meds – not all, but some. I spoke candidly about it, stated why, and that I was … Continue reading →

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Off Meds

Posted on June 26, 2015 by thebipolarchick

Hi. I’m Butterfly, and I’ve been off meds for several days. I can give you a list of “why’s”: 1. I didn’t “feel like” swallowing pills 2. My sleepy meds were making me too sleepy or not sleep enough 3. … Continue reading →

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WTH, MARLO!

Posted on June 25, 2015 by thebipolarchick

I recently read a blog that made my blood boil by the second paragraph: Mental Illness is real by Marlo Hampton. Marlo, a socialite (she always looks amazing) wanted to blog about the recent racially motivated murders in South Carolina. In … Continue reading →

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An Ode to Mania

Posted on June 18, 2015 by thebipolarchick

Dear Mania, oh how I love you. I love how you make me feel so strong. With you around I’m so confident. I love how you make me so productive. When you’re with me, I cook and clean. I organize, … Continue reading →

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A Whole Lotta Nothin’

Posted on June 15, 2015 by thebipolarchick

I woke up at 10 am. I blogged around 11:30 am. Despite blogging about NOT returning to bed, I was back in bed and under the covers by noon. I watched Pitch Perfect 2 (which I thought was hilariously funny), and … Continue reading →

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I Need a Jump

Posted on June 15, 2015 by thebipolarchick

About a month ago, my car battery went dead… well, kinda. The interior lights would come on, but the engine couldn’t get started.  I needed a jump.  The roadside assistance arrived, gave me the jump I needed, and I was on … Continue reading →

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A Perpetual State of “BOO!”

Posted on June 12, 2015 by thebipolarchick

I’ve had anxiety ALL WEEK! ALL WEEK! You know the moment when someone says BOO! and you’re startled?  Well, I’ve felt like that all week long. My hands are shaky. My legs are wobbly. My heart is racing. I am … Continue reading →

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