Posted by holymama on May 30, 2005, at 3:56:33
In reply to Re: feeling great » holymama, posted by stresser on May 29, 2005, at 20:58:04
Thanks L -- that's encouraging. There are days when I'm sure I'll be a kick-*ss counselor, and depressed days when I can't do anything right. If only I could 1. figure out how to work on a manic-depressive's schedule (take long sick leaves every few months??) or 2. get more stable on my medications.
You sure can pick at my brain on this board and other boards...I'm happy to share what I'm learning. I'm only two classes into the degree however, and learning how to manage a mental illness myself. I'm sure over the next 4/5 years (how long it will most likely take me to get the degree with 3 kids and working part-time as well) I'll get better -- as a source of knowledge and as a healthy role model.
I'm sorry to hear, L, that you're feeling a little low. Isn't it strange how our brains click in and out of it so fast. I'm the opposite right now -- I've gone from depressed to manic overnight. I had a change in meds and now I have redecorated my entire house, spent quite a few hundred dollars in plants/craft idtems/pillows/rugs/garden benches/ etc...and slept for two hours last night. THis was all done in a 24 hour period and I'm up again for the day, ready to go again. I've got to come up with a plan to come down a little bit...
~~Autumn~~
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