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anxiety, bipolar disorder, family, friends, life, limits, meds, mental health, mental illness, moods, motivation, sick, sleep, stress, work
I’m not feeling that great. My delightful insides decided late last night that it would be LOTS OF FUN to start getting sick shortly before Josh got home. He doesn’t get home until almost 10pm. I took the maximum recommended monthly allowance of medicine and it still didn’t work. So I didn’t manage to even start falling asleep until Quite Late.
Needless to say, I am not my usual easy going, fun loving self right now.
Yeah, so… While I might not be totally living the dream at work right now, I do value being employed and the whole paycheck thing I’ve got going on, so I opted for staying home and resting. That feels like a smart decision right now.
At any rate, I’ll be hanging out and trying to do chores. Or something. I’m not terribly motivated right now. I’ve written some more shit for here, made a few pages, some banner thingies – you know, nothing important.
I’ve got an appointment with shrinky-poo this afternoon to see how things are going with the Depakote increase. If I’m honest, I haven’t noticed a difference. But is that the dose, or is it too much stress, or is it my typical summer = too much sun, and too much sun = not enough sleep, or is it something else entirely?
I know I’ll be alright. I’ve got Mom and Josh and my BFF and K and shrinky-poo and T-Bone and all of you. And after all the bullshit I put myself through, I know that I’m a whole lot stronger than I ever give myself credit for. But anyone who lives with a chronic condition like a mental illness or fibro or lupus will tell you that this shit fucking wears on you.
Hang in there with me kids, we’ll get through it all together. Just remember, when you need me, I’m on the other side of the screen…
Mental in the Midwest 
As you are already aware, this post has made me giggle. Sorry you feel like poo, though.
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Thanks. I’ll be alright, it just takes a little too much out of me to have my insides shoot out that late AND then lose out on precious sleepy time.
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Yes. Been there, done that, got the plus sized T-shirt.
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I love that you can relate to my intestinal issues and laugh along with me at the thought of having to find the custodian at work because you have quite honestly DESTROYED the ladies room. (true story – I cried I was so embarrassed)
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I have clogged so many toilets, they made a public service announcement.
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Lol!
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Feel better
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Thanks 🙂
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The Taco Bell wisdom is quite deep! I had never thought of that before…
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LOL, I think I found that on Facebook. Just seems very fitting.
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Ick, I totally feel you on the chronic stomach thing. Immodium is my best friend, even though the bitch doesn’t always work. This hellish last month has been something altogether different, however, and it leads me to feel great sympathy for anyone with chronic bowel issues. Gah! And I’m so tired of even talking about it. Wishing you well, Mama.
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Thanks sweetie. It’s getting old, that’s for damn sure.
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I hope you’re feeling better soon. xo
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Getting there. I haven’t done a whole lot of anything yet except a bit of laundry and messing about on the computer. Josh is getting ready to drag me off for a shower because apparently I have an odor.
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Awww feeling for you. xo
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Thanks, sweetie. I do feel better for having a bit of water thrown at me. Just sitting here waiting until it’s time to leave in a few minutes and trying to decide what other mischief I can cause on the blog. 🙂
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Well if that makes you feel better, I’d be happy to throw more water at you! 😉 Raise hell! xo
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I hope you feel better. The Taco Bell meme was hilarious, though.
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Laughter always helps. 🙂
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Feel better quick! (That’s supposed to be encouragement not a command btw)
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🙂 Ah yes, the exclamation point – the bane of folks wanting to convey just a little excitement but not wanting to sound like a drill sergeant. Thanks, I’m working my way back to human slowly.
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Just remember when you need us, we’re only on the other side of the screen too! Get well soon 🙂
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Aww hun, feel better soon! I’m sorry to say,I did have a chuckle at some of those pictures 🙂 xx
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