Tag Archives: mood swings

Uniquely, Bipolar-ly, Me

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Trudy Hibler

Bipolar disorder. There. I said it. It’s what I have…my particular flavor of brain cooties. I have ups. I have downs. I also have a somewhat “normal” state. One thing I’ve learned over the past few years, though, is that … Continue reading →

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Hypomania, Wherefore Art Thou?

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Trudy Hibler

I’ve talked a lot about the depression, the ceaseless days and nights spent in overwhelming darkness and despair. That’s because, for me, depression has been a near constant companion over the past 13 years. I’ve broken out from time to … Continue reading →

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The Quiet Room (First Published 12/12/2013)

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Trudy Hibler

So, where was I? Back a couple of posts or so ago…? Oh, that’s right! I crashed and burned. Yep. First, a correction. This occurred at the end of Block III in the teacher ed program, not Block II. The … Continue reading →

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No, It Isn’t (First published December 19, 2013)

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Trudy Hibler

No, it isn’t (Not to be Confused with “No, it’s not.”) “No, it isn’t.” “Yes, it is.” “No, it isn’t.” “Yes, it is.” “No!! It isn’t!” “Yes! It is.” Every few weeks I’d have this “discussion” with my hubby who … Continue reading →

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No, I Don’t (Originally posted March 1, 2014)

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Trudy Hibler

“No, I don’t.” “Yes, you do.” “No, I don’t.” “Yes, you do.” “No! I don’t!” “Yes! You do!” This was my exchange with the therapist who first diagnosed me with having bipolar disorder. You know Flo from the Progressive Insurance … Continue reading →

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