I had an awesome talk with my managers at my work review yesterday. It really showed me how hard I am on myself. My manager pointed out I just was diagnosed fairly recently and it takes time. They told me I am a great employee. Then they asked how they could help support me where I struggle. 1/

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sometimes they trigger because of stupid shit (yesterday it was because I was trying to get a time trial achievement on GT PSP and I really hated the car I had to use), and sometimes it’s nothing and my mood dips for no reason genuinely starting to wonder if I’m bipolar or something

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Bipolar done mercilessly kicked my ass around everywhere today like I’m its mere plaything it cares nothing for casting off the edge. Guess what? I had Chef Boyardee for dinner after barely eating today & I feel the morose insanity draining from me with food in my body. @coolhand.bsky.social

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The thing with bipolar is that everyone loves the manic guy, but doesn't want to deal with the depressed guy and that does not a lasting relationship make.

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Thanks. I will say the med adjustment alone (to treat what I have instead of what I don't) has been excellent on its own. The therapy is a bit intensive now, but...it's working. Lots of spoon mgmt and this little black band called Visible that helps me stay regulated so the MCAS doesn't flare.

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