Bipolar Mania and Obsessions

 I just recieved this comment from Melissa. Most of us have been here. That is for sure. It's so important to remember that we are not weird or obsessive when we aren't ill. Most of us are darn normal! It's the illness- which means we have to become experts at managing the illness. Here is Melissa's comment and my reply:

Julie,

I'm revved up and getting amped out.  I can't concentrate on my work.  I'm seeing the three S's – speeding, spending ; sex – on the increase.  I battle with it constantly it seems and today I seem to be losing.  I was triggered by the possibility of not getting to see someone I've been fantasizing about anymore so I've been trying to contact him.  No-no.  I took my PRN but it really isn't helping.  Good grief I'm having problems with this and I'm rambling to boot.  Sorry. Melissa,

Hi Melissa,

Oh yes! We all know this [ Read More ]


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