2009 January « Straight Talk on Managing Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder and Finances: Look at your financial picture today!

Here is a truism: Avoiding the letter, doesn’t make it better!

I’m referring to the bills that may be unopened in a drawer or in a pile on your table. It can be so scary to face reality financially. I highly recommend it though- it really is better to know what you’re up against than to imagine what you’re up against.

I have lost a lot and I mean a lot of money by not taking care of bills or other financial business before it’s too late. I am getting better at this. I look at my account online. Sometimes I cringe- but I want to be aware of my financial situation so that I can stay stable. Also, I want to be able to think rationally when I wake up too early and start to worry! When my bipolar gets bad and I feel overwhelmed, I can miss deadlines- and this costs money so [ Read More ]

Hello from the Alamo!

Well, I knew that San Antonio, Texas would be fun, but I had no idea it would be so beautiful! My friend and I walked all day and went to the Alamo this afternoon. I was not sick today!!! I am thankful for that. I guess this is the first day in a very long time where I just had fun – without worries. It is possible. When I get a glimpse of how life can be when I’m well, it makes me want to work that much harder to make it happen more often.

I hope y0u’re doing well. The holiday were really tough for me- but they are now finished.

It’s a new year!

If you’re depressed right now, I have a lot of tips under the depression category to your right. This can be such a tough time of year. Suicide peaks at this time- so we all have to be [ Read More ]