Well, today was a good day for me. Of course, every day without a bipolar episode is a good day for me! Nothing special happened, I guess I was just in a good mood. Which is so different from a manic mood! I worked on the bipolar newsletter for www.bipolarcentral.com today, and I really enjoy writing articles, so that was part of the reason for my good mood, too.
I just feel happy, you know? No real reason to point to, except being happy that I'm stable. Which always makes me happy. I mean, I'm no millionaire living in a mansion and driving a brand new BMW or anything - but, like the Scripture says, "I have known what it is to be in plentry and I know what it is to be in want, and I have learned the secret to contentment in whatever situation I am in." I'm so glad that God is in charge of my life instead of me - I sure messed it up for awhile there! Oh, I could blame it on undiagnosed bipolar disorder, but either way, I had to pay the consequences.
I think part of the reason for my feeling good are the health changes I made at the New Year - I've quit smoking, and I've already lost 3 pounds! I'm going tomorrow to pick up some free weights to begin my strength training workouts, but I have the worksheets ready. I'm getting serious about this now! Walking is one thing, but I want to carry it up a notch. And it's only 3 days a week for about 20 min. a day, so I won't be stressing myself out, and hopefully not get bored like I usually have in the past and quit exercising.
It seems like exercising has been a thorn in my side ever since I began working on my bipolar stability. I think I'm just a lazy person at heart. :) But my resolution this year was to get as healthy as I can. I believe that if we're physically healthy, it's much easier to be emotionally healthy as well. I've preached it for a long time, now I'm going to do it myself!
I hope everyone had a good holiday. If you struggled, I pray that you had someone close who loves you to support you through the tough times. I believe this is going to be a good year - I hope you believe it, too. Let's be optimistic together!
Wishing you peace and stability,
Remember God loves you and so do I,
Michele
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