my bi-polar life Archives

More Self-Care, Less Rush Rush Stress and Anxiety

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 23, 2019
Post category:Anger Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness Relationships Self-care Spirituality
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Go easy on yourself when you're not at your best. A lot of people are not at their best today. A lot of people never reach 110% velocity. Give thanks that you can get so high on life, and chill out when you fall below the uber-winning beast mode that makes you feel so excited.

I Get High: The Flip Side of Depression

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 18, 2017
Post category:Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Joy Self-care Single-Dad
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My non-depression (or normal) me is a bit more energetic and creative than most people. I get high, yes, but its natural energy (maybe some coffee) and it's what I consider the real me. The undepressed me. Still, you might think I was high if you met me.