Bizi

You can do what you put your mind to.

First I think you need to get back to the Gym, I think that is one thing
that will also help you.

I will also be here for you.

Donna

have you ever thought of getting a puppy? it could open up a different world.
my friend has enjoyed doing agility so very much but you don't even need to do agility. puppies are so affectionate. if you thought your therapist was judgmental get rid of her fast. you are in trouble and the last thing you need is to feel somebody judging you. we are all mentally ill on this forum even though it still sounds horrible. how are we supposed to embrace it and then embrace ourselves? how are we supposed to ride out the storms when the only people who seem to get it are people who have the same mental illness?
Love
bobby
ps I have found Donna very helpful and caring-there are exceptions

Thanks Bobby

Its technically because I have so much family that has been there and I can see the pain they are in. And I want to help them. So I also want to help you.

But I sometimes just hope I don't say the wrong thing. When I am sleep deprived.

Donna

bless you my friends,
thank you for your support. I am going to bump up the diet thread as that is how I am going to look at this...I am going on a diet and not drinking any calories, just plain water or diet drinks.
I am going to start going back to the gym this week. I must make that a priority you are right donna.
I think a puppy would be overwhelming, but thanks for your note bobby.
bizi who already wants a cider....sigh

Bizi....
I have had to drop way back on my soda because of the caffeine...
So, I am drinking a lot of water. I recently found MIO. It comes in many flavors. Wal-Mart also has it's brand with different flavors. The nice thing about these....the flavors are GREAT and most have zero calories!!!!

Just thought I would let you know because I found drinking regular water boring after a while and found myself wanting a BIG DIET COKE!!!!

The nice thing about MIO is you can adjust the amount of flavor you want in your drink or even mix flavors to make you own.

Hoping I'm not stepping on toes....
Abbie

That's what I do. I have bottled water that I drink from the refrigerator.

Depression,anxiety,mania,and fear are horrible things to go through. I use to drink beer,and when I wanted to,I drank 151 rum in a soft drink. I used it to self medicate. I understand drinking to self medicate,and get relief. It didn't last forever. It became one of the problems. I stopped drinking many years ago by the grace of God.

Bizi I understand the self medicating which is what you,and I did with alcohol. If it's getting out of control,your eye's open to it,and you get a whole new strength to stop.

The doctor needs to realize that it's not the alcohol,but the real problem is depression,anxiety,and mania,and mental health issues.

I wouldn't tell the doctor to much about the alcohol,because he may get the wrong idea about the mental health issues that are horrible to live with,and you where trying to get some relief. BF

I made it to the gym!!!!! 30 minutes on the treadmill and talked with the only friend I have there for a while it was good to talk to her she is so alive and friendly to everyone.
Her name is claire.
I really don't feel hypomanic anymore...
don't know...am hungry maybe I will snack on some cheese. I ate an apple when I got home from the gym but am still hungry.
going to bed soon.
bizi

Believe me I want to guzzel some spirits too at times, no question about it. Or do an illegial activity in my state. My desire to feel better is so strong, that I think it stops me from induldging. I am no innocent, in fact a long way from it. I guess my fear of feeling worse, keeps me on the straight path. I do mediate, read, Yoga, and what ever else I can do to distract. All of us have our individual demons to address. You are one special lady who I admire alot. You can do anything you put your mind to. Bad foot and all I am on my way outdoors to see what I can do in the garden. Rather have a beer. ginnie