A friend of mine who also has bipolar disorder wrote this poem for me and gave it to me today.  Perfect, I say. Perfect.  Hum along. Read the rest of this entry » a2a_linkname="Ode to Lamictal"; a2a_linkurl="http://migrainechow.com/2008/10/06/ode-to-lamictal/"; Babbled by Immi. "Are you sure [...]Tags: bipolar, good thangs, meds, mental humor

.. so I figure I can beat up guys who run into my car like Rose in the insurance commercial. “Forgiveness? Here’s your forgiveness.” Whapwhapwhap. Read the rest of this entry » a2a_linkname="I now own a cane"; a2a_linkurl="http://migrainechow.com/2008/10/06/i-now-own-a-cane/"; Babbled by Immi. "Are you [...]Tags: bipolar, meds, mental humor

I’ve seen the Sunday Stealing several times now on Driven to Distraction and always thought it was neat. So today I jump on the bandwagon. Hopefully I won’t fall off the bandwagon onto my head, considering my vision’s blurry and doubled.  I do so love side-effects.  (It’ll pass. It’ll pass. Chant along with me! It’ll [...]Tags: meds, memes, side-effects

Jena tagged me for the 31 Things Meme.  Eeps!  Just as my vision is going blurry and double on and off.  WHY did I think the lamictal side effects were going to be totally gone?  Maybe because I’m crazy?  LOL!  Luckily, I touch type, and can read at least one of the doubles. The Rules: Answer the [...]Tags: memes, qotd

That’s what happens when you spend the first two third of the week being very or somewhat whacked from a meds switch.  I am not very fond of this catching up thing.  To put it nicely. *sweet smile*  And I must must must be sure to go see http://www.howisbradley.com/ answer to my question this week.  Annoying to [...]Tags: work

Trigger Warning I’m feeling better, so back to pondering. I can’t tell you how happy I am to be able to ponder today. Just imagine it, ok? I have some issues with diagnoses. Cutting or other self injury (SI) is one diagnostic criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Along with repeated suicide attempts. Read the [...]Tags: blog therapy, bloody annoying, diagnosis, frustration, mental illness

I am doing a lot better tonight. Yay! Mind: a bit on the weird-feeling side, but not feeling drunk/stoned/whatever. Dry-mouth: Livable with sugar-free gum or candy. Nausea: Just a little. Balance: Still weird, but that will pass. Penny smell: Almost gone. Bipolar weirdies: Ok so far, even sleeping better but not conking out on the [...]Tags: bipolar, meds