I saw my therapist today, for the first time in two months and boy was I glad! I totally unloaded on her, everything that’s happened in the past two months.
I spent a good part of the time complaining about my job. I don’t think I wrote in here when that lady fell with me. It’s [...]
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I’m continuously frustrated with my husband, and having mood swings because of that. I really think that I’m on the right medication, so the mood swings are triggered by my husband (or my reactions to him) rather than the bipolar disorder. However, I suspect that my disorder may make my emotions more pronounced.
It just seems [...]
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Last night I took Valerian to help me sleep instead of Klonopin. I’m trying to get off the Klonopin. It worked, but I was quite drowsy this morning. I wonder if it is because it has poppy in it or perhaps I took too much. Tonight, I will take it earlier and less of it [...]
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I went to my therapy today, this is my one-on-one therapy I have with a counselor, not my DBT group therapy.
I told the counselor everything that’s been going on and what I’m going to do about it, and she says I seem to have a level head and I’m realistic. So basically, she said I’m [...]
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Well we FINALLY finished moving. I am really not too thrilled about living in a house full of junk that is gutted and has no running water.
I went to DBT this morning, and asked for suggestions on how I can deal with this. The therapist was very concerned about the situation and thinks it’s bad [...]
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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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I had my first DBT group therapy session on Thursday. It was neat. I liked the therapist, he’s an old guy but pretty hip and he’s a good teacher. It felt like more of a class than a therapy session, and I like that better. I like the classroom structure. Anyway, he taught the basics [...]
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I had therapy today, it went well. I like this therapist, she compliments me a lot and helps me to feel good about myself. She said she really enjoys having me as a client, and that I’m likeable and intelligent.
Anyway, I agreed to do group therapy. She wasn’t sure if I’d be up to [...]
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Well I have been busy!
First of all, my meds were changed recently. I am now off the lithium and Klonopin and on Invega (3mg) and Ativan (1mg) at night to sleep. The lithium didn’t seem to be working so it seemed pointless to keep taking it. The doctor also switched me to Ativan from Klonopin [...]
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