2018

It’s been awhile since I had a “10 Minute” day, or even part of a day. Whatever my count was, it’s back down to zero. A “10 Minute” day is a day I claw through ten minutes at a time). I’m really struggling through my day. I’ve talked to my doc’s nurse and he’s gone…

I put new in quotation marks because the show I’m currently binging, that’s new to me, is relatively old by current standards. I’m watching ER for the first time. When it started originally, I was only 9 and had no interest in it. But several weeks ago, my dad and I were talking about older…

I was thinking today about finding my place in the world. I'm very religious and know the overall answer to who I am and where I'm going. But I'm struggling with where I belong in the here and now. Where is my place in this world, in this time? At 32, I feel like I…

Ever since I saw the latest Star Wars, I’ve become obsessed with the original trilogy. I was always a big fan of the original movies but now I keep watching them over and over. It might have something to do with not liking the latest Star Wars movie. I enjoyed The Force Awakens and Rogue…

I’ve spent much of the last 18 months trying to find my bearings. A dual diagnosis of anxiety and bipolar disorder will do that to a person. No that my moods are relatively stable, I’m finding that there is a whole new set of challenges that comes with “stability” or “wellness.” No one tells you&...

As you can see, I opted to reclaim my old diary. It’s been a rough few years since I posted last with any regularity. I’m not the same person I was, and I shouldn’t be. But I’m not the person I expected to be.  In May 2016, I was diagnosed with anxiety and bipolar II…