I got about 2.5 hours of sleep when the pain jolted me out of a deep sleep. My ankle pain is radiating and throbbing on the inside of my left foot. My knee is the size of a softball, even with round the clock icing and elevation. I have shooting pain from my knee up…
Tag: mixed state
Bicycle
I often compare bipolar disorder’s rapid cycling to that of a bicycle. When you peddle as quickly as you can, the wheels move just as fast. Once the wheel is moving as fast as possible, that’s when I start to make the analogy. The spokes are each and every emotion and feeling that we possess…
Mania Isn’t The Enemy
Too often, those with mood disorders such as bipolar often see their mental illness as the enemy. That bipolar can’t do any favors for them. I know I had this mindset for the longest time until a few days ago. My therapist said, “Dani, bipolar isn’t always a bad thing, ya know.” She’s right. I…
Precarious Aquarius 