@Lulz4l1f3 haven’t drank alcohol for 6 years. Bipolar disorder is not caused by alcohol, nor can it be cured. I assume you are trying to be helpful, so I am not upset. But if you come across someone in real life who is dealing with mental illness, my friendly advice is to listen and validate. Don’t offer pseudoscientific solutions and minimize the situation. Is everything going ok for you in your life?

@Lulz4l1f3 not everyone with bipolar disorder is always experiencing an episode. There are people, like myself, who live normal lives that are only periodically interrupted. When I wrote this I was hoping to talk to someone who would understand me and where I am at in a way that most others wouldn’t. I ended up having a nice conversation with someone that made me feel a little less alone in this. It was nice. I hope you find some connection on here too today.

@SaltyVeruca thanks. Overall I am doing quite well. My life is great. Just some days I feel like it is precariously balanced. Mostly right now the med change just makes me feel different and I need to find my bearings again. Remember what it is like to be me. Then maybe start working on my art again. Thanks for the kind words. It was nice to be able to talk to someone about this. Wishing you well too. ❤️

@SaltyVeruca yeah I have a pretty good system for taking care of myself. Things could always be much worse. I am feeling a little thrown off though because I had felt like I had a little more control over my illness than I did. But like, no. This shit is real and does not mess around. I can react and adjust, but it is beyond my “control” you know?

@SaltyVeruca I had been pretty stable for like 8 years and recently had to increase a dosage on my meds due to instability. Feeling stable again but quite distant. I am on two antipsychotics as my biggest issue is my brain always trying to claw its way back to a manic state. Need some pretty powerful brakes.

@QueenOfEverything 🔥🔥

@SaltyVeruca that’s a pretty big “just,” haha. Bipolar 2 is no joke either. How’s life?

@QueenOfEverything her mama was a show dog! ❤️❤️

Anyone else out in #coso world with bipolar type one? What is life like for you? #bipolar #mentalhealth

My freshly groomed girl. #coso #dogsofcoso #goldensofcoso

Aurora over Nashua, NH #aurora #coso #photography

@Bliss happy to be of service

The ad for my wild cryptographic thriller was published in the NH Gazette! Page 5

https://www.nhgazette.com/pdf/269_02.pdf

#coso #cosonauts #amwriting #news

@MrGoat amen

@TheresaVermont so wonderful. I am also blessed with a spouse and dog. All great things! ❤️❤️❤️

@LnzyHou that is so wonderful. Sometimes we have to just trust our gut. Best of luck with everything.

Taking pause today from my normal ambitious state of mind to appreciate my life as it is. Feeling grateful. I really already have everything I need. What are you grateful for in your life? #coso #cosonauts #grateful

@LnzyHou thanks!

@Zevon thank you!