Well it’s 2017 and I’ve been managing my disorder so much better over the last year. I’m proud to say that I’ve been constant on my medications for a year now. I’ve only had maybe 2-4 relaspses, but I pushed through them and worked it out. So hopefully, this year, I’ll do better about blogging. I mean I am paying for this site you know, so I might as well put my money to good use.
I also have to say that I have been keeping myself busy with work, although I’m about ready to retire, but not ready to not have anything to do with my days. So we’ll see what that lands me.
But for the most part when not working, I have been keeping busy by cataloging my entire movie collection. I’ve got an expansive collection that ranges over 1000+ movies, dvd series, etc. I’m putting everything onto a hard drive, and uploading into my itunes, complete with movie posters, and descriptions. B/c to be honest, I have no idea what half my movies are about, even though I’ve watched 82% of them. Right now, my biggest part will be doing all 15 seasons of E.R., and 7 seasons of Sons of Anarchy. Yeah, that’s a lot, but luckily, I have 4 cd rom drives on my computer, so it goes pretty fast.
Well…for the bipolar part…I’m still on Celexa for my antidepressant and Topamax for my mood-stabilizer. Haven’t noticed any weight gain, which is good. My appetite has been pretty steady. I’ve added in some biotin to help my locs grow, and haven’t seen much of a difference or any side effects with my medications either. So I have to say, so far so good.
I’ve also become more free with discussing my disorder with people. They are understanding more and more, so it’s not like people are freaking out like they used to. But I figure as long as I’m medicated, they will be okay.