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Mental Health Day

I needed a mental health day – a day where I could get a lot of sleep, which would alleviate the need for adding another small dose of antipsychotic to the daily regimen. Sleep is wonderful that way.

But I felt so weird about taking a mental health day. Those words are not okay for HR. I need an explanation. I chose a day, kept it clear of meetings. So I mentioned that I was getting a cold (true-ish).

Slept until 1:00 p.m., which was lovely. Am now in a nearby cafe having a savory scone and not-sweet hot chocolate, both delicious. My eyes are still heavy-lidded, and the day will be helpful. The rain is so nice, it positively lowers my own expectations of what I will do. I will try to be still.

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I don’t know about you…

I don’t know about you ladies, but can I just say, Pauline, I had no idea that broccoli could be so interesting.

From the movie Calendar Girls, after a Women’s Institute presentation.

To remind me: No one really cares. Think: “Brevity” before speaking, and “Really, is this just broccoli?”

An image of broccoli would be a great tattoo for my wrist , to remind me to focus. Or, better, to remind me “How are you?”