Have any of you out there read the book, Hyperbole and a Half by author Allie Brosh? I gave it a read last year and I thoroughly… Read more “Changes”
Tag: diagnosis
Re-blog excerpt from mymentalstateblog
I came across a new to me blog today, mymentalstateblog,that was quite informative. You would think as someone who has been suffering with the symptoms I have… Read more “Re-blog excerpt from mymentalstateblog”
Thyroidectomy
After I received a second opinion regarding the cancer that I had…I decided to have the surgery now and not wait. Apparently if the cancer becomes undifferentiated… Read more “Thyroidectomy”
Stage I – II Thyroid Papillary Carcinoma
Well, the biopsy results are in: Stage I or II papillary carcinoma of the thyroid gland with lymph node involvement. Under the age of 45, the staging… Read more “Stage I – II Thyroid Papillary Carcinoma”
What does Bipolar II do to me personally?
First, lets discuss the characteristics of the disease. The National Institute of Mental Health defines Bipolar Disorder (BD) as a manic-depressive illness that produces unusual shifts in… Read more “What does Bipolar II do to me personally?”
I’ll be fine once I get it…I’ll be good
Today isn’t a good day, yesterday wasn’t any different and I can say by far, worst birthday of my 34 years of existence. There I was at… Read more “I’ll be fine once I get it…I’ll be good”
Blackout poetry
Have any of you tried blackout poetry? I first learned about this last year when J told me she would like to travel to Austin for her… Read more “Blackout poetry”
Word association – Bipolar
Today we were asked to each submit 25 words into a container about how the disease makes you feel. The psychologist then read each one aloud and each person had to answer with one or two words of the last time they “felt” the feeling of the word associated with their disease. Most responses were within the last few days.
Get rhythm when you get the blues
Anyone who is suffering through Bipolar or knows someone who is probably well aware that our moods are …well, a bit out of rhythm. Time is not… Read more “Get rhythm when you get the blues”
Failure = humble?
Silenced for awhile, but here I am and 20 lbs lighter. I know you’re probably wondering why I’m 20 lbs lighter. There are many possibilities…my ego could’ve… Read more “Failure = humble?”
Do you hear that?
The day the vibrations started – I was frantically pacing around in my hotel room after a failed attempt to get myself together to see my city… Read more “Do you hear that?”
Book Review – It’s Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too)
If nothing else positive happens from me starting this blogging journey, I came across a blog, “My Husbands Tumor” by Nora Purmort and thoroughly enjoyed what I… Read more “Book Review – It’s Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too)”
Christopher, you have Bipolar Disorder
Most would agree that we never want to be the person that’s being diagnosed with an illness. I don’t know about you but I’ve been to my… Read more “Christopher, you have Bipolar Disorder”
