Last week was a rough yet exciting week. I did get into the Peer Counselor Training class & though it was a week full of information overload, I survived, met some wonderful people, and now am trying to get caught up on a few things.
Looking around my humble abode, I've noticed it's in a VERY sad state of disarray!! lol I'll have to do something about that one of these days just as I recoup. For now, I just thought I'd pop in and say howdy, but will try to share some other cool stuff in the near future.
Love & Hugs,
Sue
Things seem to be going rather well lately. I'm getting out & walking twice a week with a friend, which is one of them things I SO dislike doing on my own.
Started volunteering at the Mental Health Clinic near me a few weeks ago 1 day a week, and have added a 2nd day as of yesterday.
Have found lots more good stuff on the internet, which always amazes me... Got a problem, type in one word, or what it has to do with in google & you'd be surprised how much you could find to help!!
I'm feeling better than I have in a LONG time overall... God is good!!Wishing each of you an absolutely wonderful day!!Hugs,
Yesterday was a pretty good day. Started off with an appt with my neurologist. She seems to believe the ongoing problems that I was having with dizziness was indeed a side effect of the medications I'd been taking, coupled with my blood pressure getting to low. I had been taking blood pressure medication because it had been elevated 130 -160 over 70. Over these last months I've had days where my blood pressure was under the 100's.... the lowest I've seen was at 76/55. After the recent med changes, I thought about stopping the blood pressure medication and just monitoring it (have a blood pressure taker thingy at home), so last week I did just that, and it hasn't ventured above 118/72. My pulse rate had also been 'up', and since stopping the blood pressure med, it seems to stay in the 60-70 range... it had previously gotten as high as 90. I shared all that with the neurologist, and she believes I did/am doing the right thing.
After my appt, I went for my first official day of volunteering in the resource room at the mental health clinic I go to. The gal in charge of the room shared some of the stuff I'd brought in with me with a co-worker and said ' Can I keep her? ' She seemed pretty impressed with my 'information gathering' skills & at how much help I was. She looked at me at one point and said 'WHERE did you come from?!' I laughed & responded 'Mars!' I can already tell she's gonna be a hoot to work with!
Last nite I went to Dinner & Karaoke with some friends, one of which is from my Bipolar Support Group. Tho she's come to Karaoke with me a few times before, last nite was the first she saw of my 'hammin it up' side. My other friend, has known me for a few years & is quite used to my antics of silliness. Anyhow, as she was leaving she said to me, 'I wish I'da bought a camera with me, when I first met you I thought you were this quiet, reserved, prim, proper, kind of person, but as I've gotten to see tonite I was so far off the mark ~ I couldn't help but laugh, You're a riot! I'da loved to bring a picture of this side of you to group!!' That just tickled my funny bone somethin fierce! What a great day!!Hope all is going well in the world of each of you!!Hugs,
For the third day in a row, the sun is shining BRIGHTLY here. It's just after 10 am, I have both of my fans going, and my windows open yet it feels like it's about 100 degrees in here!
My daughter Diana and grandson Davian spent the night last nite & she is working today. I took her to drop him off at the sitter & her to catch her bus, it was SOOOOOOO much cooler outside I wanted to just stay outside but I'm exhausted as I was up til 3am waiting for her to get back from a memorial. I was quite proud of myself when I told her in the future my limit is 11pm. I would have gone to sleep, however she has been known to have seizures, and as she was planning on taking the bus back to my house, I was rather worried!! :: rolls eyes :: children, ya just gotta love 'em.
Had hoped to make it to church today, but as I haven't had a shower yet & it starts in just a few minutes, I KNOW I'm not going to make it!
Aside from that, all is well in my world. My grandaughter Karina will be here later this afternoon. She LOVES Veggie Tales! I just realized the other day I THOUGHT her favorite was 'Lord of the Bean'. It seems she has another, tho I'm not sure which is the more favorite. She seemed to know 'Dave & The Giant Pickle' maybe BETTER than Lord of the Bean.... she actually repeats some of the lines and Sings along with the songs quite well!!
Wishing each of you a wonderful day!Hugs,
Things have been pretty crazy around here, However, this past week has been a REALLY great week and I haven't checked in lately, so I thought it was about time...
I've been hoping to attend 'Peer Counselor Training', had submitted my application, it was accepted and I was put on the waiting list. People who were working or volunteering already in the mental health field have priority. My case manager had told me about a volunteer opportunity at our clinic and I've been trying unsuccessfully to get in touch with the contact. I FINALLY got through to her voicemail last Friday and left a message as she hadn't been in on the days my case manager told me she would.
Monday morning the gal called, and I went in to meet with her, and then Wednesday afternoon, went in to meet with her and her boss. Turns out she had been gone to the same training!! lol ANYWAY, I officially start volunteering next Wednesday. I updated the people in charge of the waiting list, and was told if even ONE person that was already sent an invite doesn't respond, or decides the time isn't right for them, I'm IN!! The likelyhood of that happening, I was told, it pretty good!!!
In addition to this I met with my psych doc today and due to the fact I'm seemingly able to keep myself afloat, he didn't add anything to replace the Geodon. So for now, I'm keeping Stratterra for ADD, and the Seroquel. Though I've had some depression, it hasn't stayed with me enough to make life unbearable, and I've been able to pull myself out. I've also noticed that I haven't felt as numb as I'd felt when taking Equetro (similar to Tegretol/Carbamazapine) It feels good to feel.... even when I've had the depression, tears... I haven't felt in SO long.... pretty cleansing!! My motivation seems to have been better too, which I started noticing when I started my rearranging! Although dishes, still seem to be my downfall!! lol
We talked about antidepressants and he said if I truly have Bipolar disorder (which he is now questioning) there's a possibility taking one without taking a mood stabilizer could cause a manic phase. So for now, it's just keep a close eye on things, and see how it goes.
I feel hopeful for the future, things are looking up!Hope all is going well with each of you!Hugs,
Just had a new entry written & it disappeared. Think I'll take a nap & re-write later! Hope everyone is havin a great day!Hugs,
