Hey, My heart goes out to you. I can relate. I'm Bipolar also. They diagnosed me as manic-depressive years ago, but it still took years for a diagnosis. I'm doing much better these days, but still have my highs and lows. The combination of Lexapro and Abilify has been the greatest help. I've tried a lot of different medication combos, and I have to say that just adding Abilify has helped me greatly!
My furbabies are everything to me. They're always near. I have two terrier-mix little girls. I wouldn't even want to think of what life would be like without them. They may be dogs, but they're good for hugs, cuddling, and talking to. They've been with me through thick and thin. You're so right, they are definitely perceptive. They know when you need extra attention, and they know when to keep an eye out for you. They are definitely a blessing from God.
If you ever need to talk or just rant, feel free to write me. I hope you're feeling better.
LeJenD, you're not by yourself. I've battled depression in cycles throughout my life so far. I think in some ways, it's hereditary. As an adult, I have become convinced, that my Mom had undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder. When she was feeling "good," she'd take my brother and me to "the big town" to play all day. When she was feeling "bad," I had my hands full counseling her for hours. Who knew that wasn't a teenager's job?
Poetry has become such a balm for my soul. The depression is still there, but it seems to bring some level of relief when I put my feelings down in a poem. Amazingly enough, some of my best poetry has been written when I was depressed. The Lord has graciously given me the gift of poetry.
BTW, dogs are quite perceptive animals. Mine is lying on the floor near me as I write. I think she's a gift from God, too.
PROMPT :
We think we know other people, and feel they know us. However, maybe they don't know us as well as they think. Tell us five things friends don’t know about you. (Don't share anything you aren't comfortable with sharing!)
1. I still have night terrors sometimes
2. I actually would like to be a Grandma
3. I am afraid at how quickly my memory is being lost
4. I really don't like doing "girly" things like shopping, makeup, etc.
5. I have absence seizures every day that I haven't told anyone about (until now)
DAY 3237 PROMPT:
Use this words in your entry: autumn, contentment, attention, season, cider, scarecrows and cornstalks.
Autumn is my season of contentment
nature a palette that calls my attention
tickles my senses in its variety cornstalks drying in the fields
will be used to create scarecrows
apples and nuts are now ready to harvest
while we sip cider and nibble pumpkin bread
from a blanket thrown under the trees
and leaves in such a host of colors!
float slowly down to the waiting ground
while small rodents work tirelessly
to store food for the winter to come
and the slight hint of decay can be smelled
in the crisp autumnal air.
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