Today is my daughter's last day of Christmas break. I can't believe it's over. I feel like I didn't see her much because when we went to Georgia to visit, she stayed with her grandparents while I stayed at the hotel. Tomorrow morning I have to bring her back to school, and I am so … Continue reading Back to School, Mood Swings, Alaska
Tag: Bipolar Disorder
More Digital Art Journal Pages
I've been able to stabilize my mood through creating simple art. I'm enjoying it. The rich color raises my mood. Bipolar never gets easy, and it's important to use every avenue to stay stable. Pharmaceuticals are not enough.
Digital Art Journaling
Using gradients, public domain photos, my photos, textures, light leaks, texts, cut outs, and digital scrapbooking paper, I have spent the afternoon art journaling on my phone. It feels so good! It's very enriching and cathartic. Welcome to my creative space, where I strive to reap the therapeutic benefits of art. Making these art journal … Continue reading Digital Art Journaling
2 Antidepressants, Gaming, DBT
Taking 2 antidepressants gifted me a glorious November. I keep a daily mood log, and I have never had a monthly chart look as good as November's. I had a few days that weren't great, but the rest were all good days. I can't remember the last time that has happened to me. I think … Continue reading 2 Antidepressants, Gaming, DBT
Long Day
This morning Craig left for El Salvador. I woke up before he did and didn't manage to fall back asleep until after his plane took off at 6. My father in law arrived last night to take my daughter to school this morning. I am so glad he's here. For some reason, maybe the bad … Continue reading Long Day
Recent Paintings
I paint as a form of private art therapy to help me cope with Bipolar Disorder. Something about playing with pure color never gets old. Color inspired me. Here are some recent paintings I've done. Quest. Named by my daughter.
Succulents, MWR Digital Library
Today I took Angelica on a mommy daughter trip to Home Depot to choose succulents. She chose two cacti. I chose 3 mini succulents to go in one pot. Craig leaves again soon and will be gone for almost 2 whole weeks, with one brief trip home in the middle. My father-in-law is coming to … Continue reading Succulents, MWR Digital Library
Riding the Rollercoaster
If I could show you my mood graph, you would see few jagged peaks interspersed with long valleys lately. Functioning has been difficult. However, over the weekend having my husband here has been a balm to my soul. We've gotten important shopping done, watched the new Jurassic World, and worked on the house. He went … Continue reading Riding the Rollercoaster
How to Clean With Depression
As you may know, I have Bipolar Disorder. Part of that is experiencing bouts of depression. When you're depressed, housework is hard to do. Even when manic it can be difficult because it's hard to focus. I cheat a little. I hire a professional cleaner to come a few times a month to do a … Continue reading How to Clean With Depression
I Can’t Stop Painting
Bipolar is hard, but one of the many joys I have is painting. Several months ago I signed up for art school and very quickly found out it wasn't for me. Partly because I have no talent, but partly because I just wasn't interested in what they wanted me to do. I don't want to … Continue reading I Can’t Stop Painting
Life at Home 