December 09, 2003
Falling down
I'm
bi-polar. I got this
link from
Proofrok who is a much better communicator then I am.
I called Ken's answering machine again. No return call, that's three days running.
The
Good Dan and I talked on the phone a long time last night. We are going out next weekend.
He keeps me out of trouble.
Excert on
Bi-polar:
Signs and symptoms of mania include:
Extreme irritability and
distractibility
Excessive "high" or
euphoric feelings
Increased energy, activity,
restlessness,
racing thoughts, and rapid
talking
Decreased
need for sleep
Unrealistic
beliefs in one's abilities and powers
Uncharacteristically poor
judgment
Increased sexual drive
Abuse of drugs, particularly
cocaine, alcohol,
and sleeping medications
Obnoxious, provocative, or intrusive
behavior
Denial that anything is wrong
Signs
and symptoms of depression include:
Persistent
sad, anxious, or empty mood
Feelings
of hopelessness or pessimism
Feelings
of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
Loss of interest or
pleasure in ordinary
activities, including sex
Decreased
energy, a feeling of fatigue or of being
"slowed down"
Difficulty
concentrating, remembering, making decisions
Restlessness or irritability
Sleep
disturbances
Loss
of appetite and weight, or weight gain
Chronic
pain or other persistent bodily symptoms
that
are not caused by physical disease.
Thoughts
of death or suicide; suicide attempts.
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I take my meds when I am at the "depression" stage.
That would be today.
