I was thinking it might be helpful, if I note what I am hoping to do IF the treatments work. I guess it will be something I can look back on and if with luck or grace or good science, the treatments work, I will have some sort of comparison of what is important to "unhealthy Dan" and that of "healthy Dan".
So here are a few things (in no particular order) that I would love to do/work on/finish/enjoy/etc.... :)
Finish my scripts: I have several scripts in the works, some are simply a written concept, others are partially completed scripts. I want to, at least, finish my two most recent scripts. I love writing, actually love it, but "unhealthy Dan" refuses to let me do it. Even if only for my enjoyment, I would love to finish them (having them produced would be an awesome bonus).
Write new scripts: I want to take my concepts and new ideas and complete some new works.
Read a Book: I love reading. I want to sit/lay/whatever and just let go and be enveloped by the written story. I miss reading, for some reason "unhealthy Dan" feels threatened by my enjoyment of reading and refuses to stay focused long enough to read more than a page.
Finish my university
degree: I had such a great start to my pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts degree, but then "unhealthy Dan" decided success was overrated and my dream of a degree ended. I am not sure if I would continue with the same major (Labour Studies) or change it to (Psychology), we will hopefully have a chance to ask "healthy Dan" in the near future.
Turn my Super Jay script into a children’s book series: I wrote a children's TV series script many years ago that was optioned, but not sold/produced. I would like to take that pilot episode, and write a children's book. Then take the concept of the television series, and write a series of books.
I want to produce a movie: With my good friend and mentor (we will call her H), I would like to produce a film (whether big budget, low budget or no budget), whatever it takes to make it happen. H and I have spoken, on many occasions, about our dreams and hopes of taking at least one of our ideas, from paper to the big screen. We need that to happen sooner than later - as we have waited long enough!
Produce a TV series (with H): H has a great legacy of television development, and a historical project that is very relevant for today. I want to help her bring that project back to life.
Create and implement a Calgary Mental Disorders Clinic: In the, hopefully, not to distant future I would like to set up a Mental Disorders Clinic in Calgary - (a one-stop shop that includes therapists, physiatrists, group
sessions, art therapy, play therapy, new and old treatments, experimental treatments, etc… everything a person needs to
get stable and be safe under one roof). We (Alberta) need a place for people suffering from mental illness to go and get help, without waiting for months at a time. A place they can go and have access to the services they need, instead of hoping they stumble upon a program that no one knew existed. A place with access to all treatment options new, experimental, and old-school. A place to feel safe, heard, and cared for.
Well that is a sampling of what I would love to do, should "healthy Dan" win the fight and we stabilize my BP II symptoms.
I love that you're doing this blog, Dan! It's a very good sign that you're listing some future goals. We're working on that in my therapy group. It's very difficult for some to think of a future. I found it inspiring to write down the way I would like my life to progress. I can't wait to hear about your treatments, hope they start next week! Miss you!! Mary
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary. I miss you too!!!
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