If I could show you my mood graph, you would see few jagged peaks interspersed with long valleys lately. Functioning has been difficult. However, over the weekend having my husband here has been a balm to my soul. We've gotten important shopping done, watched the new Jurassic World, and worked on the house. He went … Continue reading Riding the Rollercoaster
Tag: Bipolar Disorder
How to Clean With Depression
As you may know, I have Bipolar Disorder. Part of that is experiencing bouts of depression. When you're depressed, housework is hard to do. Even when manic it can be difficult because it's hard to focus. I cheat a little. I hire a professional cleaner to come a few times a month to do a … Continue reading How to Clean With Depression
I Can’t Stop Painting
Bipolar is hard, but one of the many joys I have is painting. Several months ago I signed up for art school and very quickly found out it wasn't for me. Partly because I have no talent, but partly because I just wasn't interested in what they wanted me to do. I don't want to … Continue reading I Can’t Stop Painting