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Posted by ClearSkies on January 4, 2007, at 23:44:49
hung up all the pictures in my house
Lined up the dispensary arrows on pills bottles with permanent marker. Much easier.
Made me a very quick reader, able to enjoy books over and over again, as if for the first time
Sorted my Christmas decorations by 1) fragility for storage, and 2) theme
Made me realize just how little I accomplish in a single day
it's kept my adrenaline level up! If I ever need it, there it is, ready for me!
Made me appreciate the stillness and calming effect my cat has on me.
I have doubled my consumption of paper towels when I cleaned my kitchen floors with them, 12" x 12" tile at a time.
Oh, I am working on more. Believe me.
Posted by ClearSkies on January 7, 2007, at 8:35:30
In reply to what hypomania has done for me, posted by ClearSkies on January 4, 2007, at 23:44:49
taught me how to vibrate my entire body in place
increased my physical activity with pacing
reacquainted me with the contents of all my closets
taught me how to walk around the house in the dark while sleep eludes me
made me more cautious while doing the above
made me realize my husband is a much lighter sleeper than I ever thought
Posted by ClearSkies on January 15, 2007, at 22:21:22
In reply to Re: what hypomania has done for me. cont'd, posted by ClearSkies on January 7, 2007, at 8:35:30
made me hate my own disorganization
deluded me into thinking that i'm taller, skinnier, and smarter than i really am
caused me to scream horrible untruths at my spouse in black rage
created incredible guilt for above
makes me exhausted and unable to sleep
it really, really makes me want to drink so i can pass out and stop feeling so supercharged
made me doubt my sanity, my judgement, my life decisions so far, my trust in doctors
exaggerated my ocd tendencies (i think that is what has done it)
given me despair that there is any possibility of feeling neutral about anything
taken the gradient out of my life and replaced it with black and white
i hate myself like this. i hate what i do when i'm like this.
Posted by ClearSkies on January 17, 2007, at 18:43:59
In reply to what hypomania has done to me., posted by ClearSkies on January 15, 2007, at 22:21:22
It's hasn't been long real-time, but has felt like an epoch to me.
Today there is some clarity, some calm, much fear that these won't last.
I suspect that I'm past the worst that this episode had to offer.A visit to the psychiatrist has resulted in the plan to terminate Lamictal altogether and start treatment with Lithium. As long as we take it long and slow, I'm prepared for this journey.
I really wish
that I couldn't see
all the pharmaceutical freebies in her office
the pens
the note pads
the tissues
I look at them now, and wonder - when will she suggest this one to me?and yet
she is so very stubborn
so very bound to her studies and founded articles
that maybe
maybe
this time she will listen to meanecdotal evidence is of no use
that's what she said to me.
I AM AN ANECDOTE.
My experiences are mine alone.
Something - makes my hair fall out
Something - makes me constipated
Something - makes me unable to remember
Something - leaves me sleepless, night after nightdoes it ever stabilize?
does it ever scream - "I surrender!"
Does this disease ever, ever become easier?
Posted by Poet on January 18, 2007, at 11:17:09
In reply to The clouds part, posted by ClearSkies on January 17, 2007, at 18:43:59
Hi ClearSkies,
Glad the clouds are parting. My husband works in healthcare and we have tons of pharmaceutical pens, post-its, etc. He can't prescribe meds, just receive the goodies. I'll think of you when I'm writing a check to Dr. Clueless using an Effexor XR pen.
Poet
Posted by ClearSkies on January 18, 2007, at 21:14:19
In reply to Re: The clouds part, posted by Poet on January 18, 2007, at 11:17:09
Lol! My DH works in the medical industry too, but mostly I get cardio med pens and post-its.
Posted by NikkiT2 on January 28, 2007, at 5:48:34
In reply to Re: The clouds part » Poet, posted by ClearSkies on January 18, 2007, at 21:14:19
My husband works in the pharmacy department of a huge hospital.. (as a computer progammer).. So all my post its are dugs ones *laughing*
I collect effexor and zyprexa goodies.. zyprexa are best as they're all puple *l* I have a 1pint Effexor thermos which I am vey proud of.. and a zypexa sellotape holder with sparkly purple bits in it *l*
the blood cell shaped insullated coffee cup fo some other drug is vey cool too *laugh*(I've neve been to this board before!!)
N xx
Posted by ClearSkies on January 29, 2007, at 21:45:59
In reply to my viagara pen is my favourite, posted by NikkiT2 on January 28, 2007, at 5:48:34
Oooh, I've never thought of collecting that dosh! What a great idea.
CS
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