self-medication – bpnurse

Six Years

That’s how long it’s been since I was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It’s hard to believe because it seems like I’ve lived the longer part of my life since then, but that’s because I had it for many years before the official label became part of my medical record. I didn’t know it atContinue reading “Six Years”

The Fallout

Well, normal was nice while it lasted….. Actually, I haven’t slipped into a depression so much as I’m still upset about what has happened, and certainly rueful over my response to it. I also realize that overmedicating took away the pain for only a night, and that the problem itself still exists. Wasn’t that theContinue reading “The Fallout”

The Betrayal

And THEN, just when I think it’s safe to say that I’m really, truly well in mind and body, along comes a sucker punch that just knocked me into the middle of next week. You think you can trust people pretty well after being around them for a few decades. Well, I’m here to tellContinue reading “The Betrayal”