Bipolar Chic

Living with Bipolar Disorder

In Need of Work

Today I put an ad in the local paper and on Craigslist offering caregiving services. Hopefully I’ll get a job soon.

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Memory & Attention Problems

I’ve been worrying a lot lately about my memory and attention problems. I’ve had problems with these things my whole life, and sometimes they cause me embarrassment and shame. I work with alzheimers patients and I often see them doing things that I do. That scares me. I think to myself, “I’m not supposed to [...]

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DBT Progress

I had DBT yesterday. I’m learning about “Radical Acceptance” and “Willingness”. I really need to accept the situation with the house and willingly help out. I’ve been struggling in this area, but if I accept it and become willing, I think it will keep me from becoming depressed about all the junk my husband has [...]

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Worked Today

Today was my first day back to work in 3 weeks. It felt good to go to work again. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and can’t wait to get back to work full time. Unfortunately I only have 10 hours this week. I’ve decided that next month I am going to take a CNA course, and [...]

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