The day started off very slow… I was supposed to do
something in the morning, but I was so tired with having barely any sleep, I
called and postponed. I stayed in bed for a few extra hours, which gave me
another 45 or so minutes of MUCH NEEDED sleep. I want more, much more……. I miss
my sleeping meds.
I got my treatment at 2pm, but I have been on the go since
then – I think it is very important to rest after the treatment, and I believe my
head would agree. I had a busy afternoon helping some people that I care about,
so no regrets on that front, but I best remember to still take it easy.
Thanks to my head/eyes – this will definitely not be my
longest/excitingest/bestest post – my apologies.
I was reflecting on my time at NIH, and realized how important
it is to have the opportunity to relate with people that share your struggle. I
guess I am thinking of how my friends and I at NIH had the opportunity to share
with each other our struggles, coping skills or lack thereof… Another great thing we had at NIH was weekly
art therapy. It was strange at first, and super hard at times, but all in all I
found it very liberating, fun, and therapeutic.
I think it is super important for us, all of us, to have a
place to interact and share with people. As much as I love hiding in my house,
I know it’s not good, but it’s safe and safe is well, it’s safe………… So great
Dan thank you for imparting this obvious babble (I know. I do have a point. I just don’t have an answer.) I would love to
have such a group. I would love to have a group of people that I can share with
and maybe do a little art therapy too. I do not know of such a group outside of
the hospital, hence my desire to start up a one-stop-shop clinic, for mental
health.
There is an organization in Calgary Called OBAD – “the
Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorder”
Besides the two weekly peer meetings, I still do not know what
they do exactly??? If you figure it out let me know. Below is their website,
and a link to a book they have created. I attended a few of their peer support meetings,
but found them less than supportive and kind of boring. It was just everyone
introducing themselves, talking about their week. I guess I should probably try
it again when I am a bit healthier. I just find the meetings have no direction.
OBAD
Bipolar Affective Disorder – A Guide to Recovery 2010
Well folks I guess I should try and get ready for bed….
A little friend I made at the Cabin March 2011
Y’all think healthy happy thoughts!
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