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.
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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
Tasks I Want To Do
My husband gets home from El Salvador tomorrow night. I haven't been on top of my homemaking. I started the week extremely depressed. As of yesterday I was starting to perk up, but I haven't been sleeping great at night so I've been sleeping a lot during the day. My father in law goes home … Continue reading Tasks I Want To Do
Education Without Returning to College
I've recently been looking at the photography program at a good online art school. I'm just not sure I want to give up my freedom. Right now I can spend my time reading the books I want to read and doing the creative projects I want to do. I already have an undergrad degree, and … Continue reading Education Without Returning to College
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
Intermittent Fasting
I spoke with my health and wellness coach today, and have decided to do intermittent fasting. I think having hard and fast rules about hours I can't eat will help me lose weight. On days my husband isn't around I will only eat from 9 to 2. On days he is around and I want … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting
Weird Dream, Art Book, African Poetry
So I had a weird dream. I was working for a publisher and I had to meet a best selling author. Her last book was deep and dark, and she was putting out a new book. I was told I had to meet her at a mall food court atca noodle shop she owned. So … Continue reading Weird Dream, Art Book, African Poetry
At Work in My Studio
I may start selling my art soon. I am debating getting into the NFT market with my digital collages, and using regular sales for my paintings. I don't know if they would ever sell or not, but it's something I might do. Either way I'm taking seriously my ability to work full time on writing … Continue reading At Work in My Studio
Six Best Apps for a Happier Life
1. Slowly. Slowly is a penpal app that helps you connect with penpals from all around the world. You can choose to send photos (or not) as well. It's better than email because your letter takes hours or even a couple of days to deliver depending on where the person lives in the world in … Continue reading Six Best Apps for a Happier Life
Life at Home 