Comments on: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/happy-new-year-3/185/ Get an inside look at what its like to have bipolar disorder with Michele Soloway Sexton. Michele, a survivor herself, shares regularly on the ups and downs of dealing with the disorder, along with personal insights, lessons learned, and encouragement for others who also have bipolar disorder. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:09:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Michele http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/happy-new-year-3/185/comment-page-1/#comment-407 Michele Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:19:00 +0000 http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/?p=185#comment-407 Hi, Michelle!<br/>It's so good to hear from you, and I'm glad you're doing so well! You have such a positive attitude, you're such a good influence on everyone else. I'm especially glad to hear that you're stable, after everything you've been through. Have a great new year!<br/>Michele Hi, Michelle!
It’s so good to hear from you, and I’m glad you’re doing so well! You have such a positive attitude, you’re such a good influence on everyone else. I’m especially glad to hear that you’re stable, after everything you’ve been through. Have a great new year!
Michele

]]> By: Michelle http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/happy-new-year-3/185/comment-page-1/#comment-406 Michelle Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/?p=185#comment-406 Whew! I made it through a whole year! Last year will be one that I will never forget. It was one of the hardest years my sweetheart and I have gone through, but has turned up the best blessings for all of our trials. Thank you for the reminder to think of all the things we are grateful for!<br/><br/>So far, I have been stable mood wise. Mark, my husband, has been very supportive since being off meds, and quite understanding of our not-so-perfect house. (trying to stay relaxed... and stressing about the house during the holidays was something I chose not to do) There is a big difference in my ability to focus without being distracted or overwhelmed by things, since I am no longer taking my ADHD meds right now, but I have been ADHD my whole life, and I have learned so much about myself this year. With the Lord, I think I can handle it. :-) Have a great day! Whew! I made it through a whole year! Last year will be one that I will never forget. It was one of the hardest years my sweetheart and I have gone through, but has turned up the best blessings for all of our trials. Thank you for the reminder to think of all the things we are grateful for!

So far, I have been stable mood wise. Mark, my husband, has been very supportive since being off meds, and quite understanding of our not-so-perfect house. (trying to stay relaxed… and stressing about the house during the holidays was something I chose not to do) There is a big difference in my ability to focus without being distracted or overwhelmed by things, since I am no longer taking my ADHD meds right now, but I have been ADHD my whole life, and I have learned so much about myself this year. With the Lord, I think I can handle it. :-) Have a great day!

]]> By: Michele http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/happy-new-year-3/185/comment-page-1/#comment-405 Michele Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:48:00 +0000 http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/?p=185#comment-405 Hi, Melissa!<br/>Good to hear from you! And a Happy New Year to you as well! Sorry to hear you have a cold, but I'm sure you realize that staying on your meds is even more important when you're not feeling well. You'll make it through it -- I know what a fighter you are! We've come a long way together, haven't we? Remember when you first started posting on here? And look how far you've come! You are a "poster child" for fighting this dreaded disorder, and an inspiration to all who read this blog. I am so proud of you, Melissa. I know this is going to be an even greater year for you!<br/>Blessings,<br/>Michele Hi, Melissa!
Good to hear from you! And a Happy New Year to you as well! Sorry to hear you have a cold, but I’m sure you realize that staying on your meds is even more important when you’re not feeling well. You’ll make it through it — I know what a fighter you are! We’ve come a long way together, haven’t we? Remember when you first started posting on here? And look how far you’ve come! You are a “poster child” for fighting this dreaded disorder, and an inspiration to all who read this blog. I am so proud of you, Melissa. I know this is going to be an even greater year for you!
Blessings,
Michele

]]> By: Melissa http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/happy-new-year-3/185/comment-page-1/#comment-404 Melissa Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:41:00 +0000 http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/?p=185#comment-404 Hi Michele,<br/>Just wanted to pop in and say Happy New Year. I wish for you continued stability in the New Year. I am doing Pretty good. My medication seems to be helping a lot. I currently have a cold but am slowly getting better. <br/>Love,<br/>Melissa Hi Michele,
Just wanted to pop in and say Happy New Year. I wish for you continued stability in the New Year. I am doing Pretty good. My medication seems to be helping a lot. I currently have a cold but am slowly getting better.
Love,
Melissa

]]> By: paige http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/happy-new-year-3/185/comment-page-1/#comment-403 paige Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/?p=185#comment-403 thanks, I hate that you have bi-polar, but I like that you are hear to talk to and read your blogs.<br/>I woke up this morning and all I could think about was that I had to go back to work tomorrow, I was not happy, yet I love my job. <br/>I am trying to stay positive like you say.<br/>You have a wonderful day.<br/>and THANKS. thanks, I hate that you have bi-polar, but I like that you are hear to talk to and read your blogs.
I woke up this morning and all I could think about was that I had to go back to work tomorrow, I was not happy, yet I love my job.
I am trying to stay positive like you say.
You have a wonderful day.
and THANKS.

]]> By: Michele http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/happy-new-year-3/185/comment-page-1/#comment-402 Michele Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:08:00 +0000 http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/?p=185#comment-402 Paige --<br/>Thank you so much for responding. I'm sorry you have no one to talk to, but I sure do understand the feeling. In the beginning, I had no one to talk to, either, because I was sure no one could possibly understand the way I felt or the crazy way I thought sometimes. What I realized was that sometimes only another person with bipolar can understand someone with the disorder. Know what I mean? You are welcome to talk to me anytime you need to. You can always post here, where there are others who understand you as well, and can provide feedback that can help you.<br/><br/>I'm sorry you're in jeopardy of losing your job, but you sure do have a good attitude about it! I'm proud of you for that. Whatever happens, it is out of your hands. Ever hear the expression, "When God shuts a door, He opens a window"? Try to think of it in those terms. He won't let you down. <br/><br/>When my employers first found out that I had bipolar disorder, they fired me. They just wouldn't give me a chance. I think they were afraid of me. But look how things turned out for me! I wouldn't have this blog, or be working for bipolarcentral.com, or be helping as many other people with bipolar disorder as I am today if they hadn't fired me! So I consider it a blessing in disguise. They really did me a favor without knowing it (of course, that wasn't the way I looked at it at the time! :))<br/><br/>So keep having a good attitude and try to get in control, like you say, and I know it'll turn out for the best for you.<br/><br/>And don't be a stranger around here! I'd love to see you come back.<br/><br/>Blessings to you,<br/>Michele Paige –
Thank you so much for responding. I’m sorry you have no one to talk to, but I sure do understand the feeling. In the beginning, I had no one to talk to, either, because I was sure no one could possibly understand the way I felt or the crazy way I thought sometimes. What I realized was that sometimes only another person with bipolar can understand someone with the disorder. Know what I mean? You are welcome to talk to me anytime you need to. You can always post here, where there are others who understand you as well, and can provide feedback that can help you.

I’m sorry you’re in jeopardy of losing your job, but you sure do have a good attitude about it! I’m proud of you for that. Whatever happens, it is out of your hands. Ever hear the expression, “When God shuts a door, He opens a window”? Try to think of it in those terms. He won’t let you down.

When my employers first found out that I had bipolar disorder, they fired me. They just wouldn’t give me a chance. I think they were afraid of me. But look how things turned out for me! I wouldn’t have this blog, or be working for bipolarcentral.com, or be helping as many other people with bipolar disorder as I am today if they hadn’t fired me! So I consider it a blessing in disguise. They really did me a favor without knowing it (of course, that wasn’t the way I looked at it at the time! :) )

So keep having a good attitude and try to get in control, like you say, and I know it’ll turn out for the best for you.

And don’t be a stranger around here! I’d love to see you come back.

Blessings to you,
Michele

]]> By: paige http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/happy-new-year-3/185/comment-page-1/#comment-401 paige Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:36:00 +0000 http://www.bipolarcentral.com/bipolarsurvivorblog/?p=185#comment-401 Thank you for your post, it made me feel better just reading it. I am single and have no one to talk to about things, they don't understand, and it sounds kind of silly sometimes.<br/>I just wanted to say thanks.<br/>I'm glad you had a great holiday, and hope your day is going good too.<br/>I had to take a few days off and am in jepordy of losing my job, but after reading your post, well there's nothing I can do about it, except to have a good attitude and try to get in control.<br/>I thank you again. Thank you for your post, it made me feel better just reading it. I am single and have no one to talk to about things, they don’t understand, and it sounds kind of silly sometimes.
I just wanted to say thanks.
I’m glad you had a great holiday, and hope your day is going good too.
I had to take a few days off and am in jepordy of losing my job, but after reading your post, well there’s nothing I can do about it, except to have a good attitude and try to get in control.
I thank you again.

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