Anyway, so, in the whole, “talking about mental health more” vein, I should ... talk about mental health more.
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And, y’all can’t necessarily tell, because depression (bipolar here) looks different for everyone, and because I can pretty much find a way to get done what I need to get done.
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But, it’s been a grrrrrind. I’ve been unable to get myself to the gym — even though I knew that would help. I was isolating at times. I was eating sugary and fatty foods. And I was sleeping horribly or for loooong periods.
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Like, yeah, I get things done and you all see tweets, but, I didn’t get out of bed other than to eat some cereal until after 4p yesterday. ... So, that’s what it is.
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But, today, I tried to do my best to give my mind and body what I know helps. I forced myself to get up and get to work — and then I did force myself to the gym. And now I’m having a healthy snack.pic.twitter.com/lkGyEuKcWK
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It’s my life, and it’s a wonderfully complex one that is so much more manageable with sobriety, and I find my way through — often quite well!
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I am genuinely grateful for all of it, but I just thought I should make it clear to you all that that doesn’t mean it’s always great! Sometimes, it’s just not.
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But, I have great friends and family. I have professionals I can turn to. And I have tools that I’ve learned over the past 19 years make it better.
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And, taking the steps like I took today generally mean things are turning the corner, so, (tentative) yay!
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That’s all. Just a little “that’s how life works for me” thing. ... With that, it’s bedtime for me. ... Night, all, and let us be good to one another — and ourselves.
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Thinking of you, Chris, and wishing you peace and restoration soon. Thank you again for sharing your story and making yourself vulnerable here.
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Hang in there, sir!
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