Just Another Manic Tuesday

Let me start by saying, I am well aware that it’s not cool to make fun of mental illness. In fact, I’m not making fun at all, of my multiple psychological disorders. (So sorry, none of the really fun ones!)

I just happened to notice today that I’m in a manic phase. Yep, lucky me, I have bipolar disorder… a minor case, I’m functional without medication (or any therapy more serious than hot chocolate with Bailey’s or watching “Steel Magnolias” to induce a good cry). I noticed the phase at lunch, when I kept flitting through the break room between two work areas, trying to decide exactly what I was going to do and where I was going to do it.

I love my manic phases. I actually get a lot accomplished during those, so the timing is perfect, as I’m meeting with an organization I’m trying to write grants for tomorrow, and starting classes for the semester tonight. I’m upbeat, which is good since we had corporate-office people in the building today. But mostly, I just love not being depressed. Real simple. Just not being depressed.

This should be a great week.