That is the question.\u00a0 I\u2019m going to the NAMI (National Conference on Mental Illness) convention this weekend. Considering that I\u2019m not doing too well (euphemism), I have to be very careful how I spend the next few days. I realize that what I do today, will determine how well I am for the trip.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m going to pack early (for once!). I\u2019m getting to sleep super early so that I won\u2019t have jet lag. I\u2019m thinking ahead for the books, postcards, business cards, etc that I will need.\u00a0 Doing this ahead of time is essential- even though I feel overwhelmed.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m having mood swings (mostly down). I will remind myself that this is an illness. I have mood swings because I have bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n
Taking care of myself is what matters. It often means less success in terms of finances (does this happen to you?), but at least I function on a high level even when I feel ICKY (euphemism).<\/p>\n
Julie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
That is the question. I\u2019m going to the NAMI (National Conference on Mental Illness) convention this weekend. Considering that I\u2019m not doing too well (euphemism), I have to be very careful how I spend the next few days. I realize that what I do today, will determine how well I am for the trip.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m going to pack early (for once!). I\u2019m getting to sleep super early so that I won\u2019t have jet lag. I\u2019m thinking ahead for the books, postcards, business cards, etc that I will need. Doing this ahead of time is essential- even though I feel overwhelmed.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m having mood swings (mostly down). I will remind myself that this is an illness. I have mood swings because I have bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n