Posted by Chris A. on November 24, 2000, at 21:37:01
In reply to Re:Bipolar Disorder as portrayed by Sally Field » Chris A., posted by Noa on November 24, 2000, at 11:46:09
Thanks, Noa. Someone took me seriously for a change :)! You can think and write quite well. Your compassion and knowledge of "having been there" shine through.
One of my focuses recently has been on my own version of a wellness plan. Topping the list for me are sleep and my relationship with God. I was able to get some good sleep this afternoon, which was a relief. Not Sleeping always leads to my engine revving up faster and faster. It snowballs until I am extremely irritable and agitated and in a horrible mixed state, suicidal, etc. Sleeping puts the brakes on. I can just see it now: "Boss, I need a bit of shut eye, actually am feeling sleepy for the first time in days. Gotta go now!" I often wish I hadn't given up my professional life to be a full time sahm (stay at home Mom), but there are advantages other than the obvious. When my next one leaves for college I want to return to work at least part time at an acute treatment center for those with brain disorders within walking distance of my home. My education and experience suit me perfectly for the job, but I will have to tell them that I cannot work nights, period. Focusing on God, praying, meditating, and studying gives me hope and a sense of eternal purpose - that this is not all in vain.
How did your Thanksgiving plans go? (guess I should look at other threads). As an ER addict I couldn't pass this one up! Must admit I hadn't even made it to babble for some time - too busy to even check my e-mail. We had a great Thanksgiving - a lot to be thankful for. I was a bit teary eyed, realizing that this is the first time our almost twenty year old hasn't been with us. He's on the phone right now from Iwakuni, Japan. Fortunately he's doing ok - looking forward to a ski trip and Mom has to get his gear (fortunately not his skis) in the mail stat. Skiing in Japan is not quite like it is in Colorado, but anything will do when you're going through withdrawal. He went indoor snow boarding - thought the place was too small! Am I ever skiing out of bounds.Blessings,
Chris A.
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