Bizi,
Yes. We are bipolar and we constantly check in with out moods.
. . . so you could be depressed.
Do you have anxiety?
The "shoulds" you list could be related to depression, but they could be other things.
You can take this one off your list:
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I should read the newspaper and watch the news...
I should know my local politicians and current events...
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No one has to pay attention to that crap/
This one is easy to drop:
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I should clean my house...
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Forget about it.
Those of us with bipolar cannot be held to the same household standards as anyone else.
Hubby and I keep up with the kitchen as best we can.
He refuses to do any recycling but he does take out the trash for pick up twice a week.
We have a cleaning lady one day a month.
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I should do my paperwork....
I should do the check book....
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Right. Keep up with the checkbook and the paperwork so that you can keep the light bill paid and the mortgage paid -- those things are important.
I do not shower.
This is close to what I use (a handheld shower):
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Delta-In2...6?N=5yc1vZbre0
Some days I lean over the tub and do my hair.
Other days I step in the tub, hold the hand shower and do whatever parts I need that day. Then I am done until the next day (or two days later).
I am very sorry that you are having a hard time.
It is possible that you are kind of detoxing right now.
Be patient with yourself.
M