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To everything there is a season

I can't believe I made it to the other side; I've reached stability. It's kind of surreal. I have accepted that I'll have bipolar disorder for the rest of my life, but as long as I am able to keep up this treatment regimen and as long as I keep staying away from alcohol I … Continue reading To everything there is a season →

Carrie hope, inspiration, reasons to stay alive Leave a comment October 2, 2019October 2, 2019

Dealing with a triggering world

I think I exhausted myself somehow painting at the class tonight, because I'm having a mood decline and there's not much I can do about it except try some Klonopin I've stocked up on. Bipolar Disorder just takes you wherever the f it wants to. My body aches. It's so intrusive. I think one of … Continue reading Dealing with a triggering world →

Carrie deep thoughts, musings, self love 1 Comment April 25, 2019May 11, 2019

Significant times from my past

When I was 10, I was a Spice Girls fanatic (Geri especially). I was already on the Internet by now. I got into the school spelling bee but forgot the second "t" in otter. I'd always been reading a lot, and well. My brother and I played with the video camera a lot when we … Continue reading Significant times from my past →

Carrie deep thoughts 3 Comments April 20, 2019April 20, 2019

Deep thoughts by Carrie

APRIL 13TH Saturday is ruled by the god of Saturn. I was born on a Saturday and I was born under the planet of Saturn. I am Saturnine. And he's a really tough dad. Making others feel good makes me feel good. My friends are used to the fact that I'm a cry baby. Good … Continue reading Deep thoughts by Carrie →

Carrie deep thoughts, musings Leave a comment April 13, 2019May 11, 2019

INFJ manifesto through Bipolar’s eyes

"The Blessing and The Curse" How common is laziness? Idle hands are the devil's work. Are all lazy people doing the devil's work, whatever that even means? Sorry if I've the wrong interpretation. Perception is reality and I enjoy being lazy yet have a strong work ethic when I DO work. Maybe they're just stuck? … Continue reading INFJ manifesto through Bipolar’s eyes →

Carrie deep thoughts, mania, musings 4 Comments April 9, 2019May 11, 2019

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SELF-CARE/COPING METHODS

πŸ“Š Logging my moods on a regular basis
πŸ’Š Taking my medication on time, every day
🚫 Avoiding alcohol
πŸ“† Scheduling and meeting all doctor appointments
πŸ™…πŸ» Avoiding toxic friends and relationships
πŸ’†πŸ» Minimizing stress

🎧 Listening to music
🎨 Painting and/or drawing
✍🏻 Journaling or writing poetry
πŸ›€πŸ» Taking a hot shower or preparing a bubble bath
πŸ›Œ Getting restful sleep
πŸ™ Getting outside and socializing
πŸ“š Browsing a library or bookstore
πŸŠπŸ»β€β™€οΈ Swimming in the ocean or pool

β˜€οΈ Laying out in the sun
🐈 Playing and cuddling with my cats
πŸ“ž Calling a trusted friend or family member
πŸ•―οΈ Burning incense and candles
🌿 Buying a plant to take care of
πŸ•‰οΈ Getting in touch with my spiritual side
⛲️ Remembering to drink water

DAILY SELF-CARE FOR BIPOLAR DISORDER

  • Taking prescribed medication on time, every day
  • Scheduling and meeting all doctor appointments
  • Avoiding toxic friends and relationships
  • Minimizing stress
  • Spending time with pets or visiting a shelter
  • Getting restful sleep
  • Using essential oils and candles
  • Making mindful food choices
  • Avoiding drugs and alcohol and too much caffeine
  • Sticking to a budget
  • Minimizing clutter
  • RSVPing to events on Meetup
  • Attending an art class
  • Going to a support group on a regular basis
  • Mapping out travel destination and time beforehand
  • Browsing a library or bookstore
  • Coloring in a coloring book
  • Journaling or writing poetry
  • Swimming in the ocean or pool
  • Taking a hot shower or preparing a bubble bath
  • Calling a trusted friend or family member
  • Cleaning one’s room or house
  • Getting a professional massage
  • Utilizing grounding techniques (root chakra)

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