"F.A.C.E.L.E.S.S.: acceptance

Riding the Wave ... And the Trough

I am mentally ill, diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder I, OCD, ADHD, PTSD and a vitamin B12 deficiency (a key element in brain development). For over 12 years, I took anywhere from 5-8 psychotropic meds each day, and have been recently giving myself a monthly injection of B12.

In January 2012 I was hospitalized for depression, and management of my currrent med cocktail. Immediately all but two of my meds were discontinued and, after a few weeks of adjustment, and some near hospitalizations, things seem to be going much better.

I have been on permanent disability since January 2010, and am adjusting to life on a very limited income.

My prayer is that in walking with me during the ups and downs of Bipolar Disorder, you might find solace, and benefit through my experiences.

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Monday, February 21, 2011

Forgetting to Remember the Things I Forget

I've got a problem ...

I think it's significant, but I don't seem to take it seriously enough to do anything about it. It happens a lot, with a frequency that is nearly predictable by those around me, but not by me. It affects every aspect of my life, and it always will. I know what the problem is, I know what needs to be done to fix it and I know how to do just that. But I can't. I just can't.