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Well, this is "one of those mornings." Cyclothymia has a way of sneaking up on me. It's a less serious version of bi-polar, but boy when it hits, it hits hard I woke up this morning, stepped out of bed, totally filled with anxiety. I couldn't even write my grocery list. Horrible feeling, but for that there's at least Clonopin, which I took. I feel some better now, but not totally. That's how the cyclothymia part works on me - super anxiety. The depression side is not as easy to settle down. I take several meds, and it helps some, but still the D lingers all day or more.
I really hurt for you folks that have full blown bi-polar .... just with this, sometimes I feel like life is just done for me, and I should just "get it over with." My daughter is coming this morning and we're going to a local huge plant nursery ..... I hope they've gotten their African violets in .... they are a real weakness of mine .... I love them, probably because one of my Grandma's had them all over her house, and I'd follow her around while she took care of them. I was totally thrilled one time --------- when I was about 15, and she gave me one of her most beautiful deep purple ones. Since then, I'm addicted.
Anyhow, things anxiety-wise seem to be settling down - at least I can legibly write my name - it takes longer for the depression meds to kick in.
Thanks for listening friend,
abby
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Abby, thanks for describing what you're feeling. A psychiatrist diagnosed me with depressive bipolar, but I've never really known just what that meant. I think that it means that my highs aren't as high as regular bipolar. I don't remember when I last had that kind of feeling.
My mother loved her African violets. She had a window with a good orientation for them. I gave up on them years ago, as I couldn't get them to bloom. I tend to like plants that can survive benign neglect.
Jim
Hi Teresa .... all I can tell you is what my Grandma told me ..... they don't like wet feet! They prefer an East or West window, water from the bottom once, maybe 2x a week depending on how dry your house is, and if it begins to look droopy and the soil is wet, take it out of the pot and let it air out for a day or so or you'll have root rot. And they like to be fed every 2 months with an A.F. food.
abby
Thanks, Abby @amberpep
I may just look for an African Violet and give it a try. Did you find any today on your shopping trip?
Teresa
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@amberpep Hi Abby:
I appreciate your honest approach to your day. I'm glad that you can get out and look for some African violets. I love them too! You must have great success in keeping them strong and healthy. Do you have any advice for the rest of us without a green thumb?
Teresa