Hi jan, good post

I live in england,uk.
Its pretty cold on and off here with frost.
I have terrible sinus infection too. My first ever one and its bad. Feels like a constant migraine in my face. I hqve anti biotics for it now cos it just wont go away.

This year hasnt been that great yet.

Thanks for the post , hugs to all.

Gentle hug sweetie.... Sinusitis is nasty and I'm so sick of it... I hope that you heal soon Alittle

I hope that the year gets better for you.... xo

Hi I hope both of you will feel better. Well I live in Arizona so it is beautiful here 75 degrees my shorts are out. The summer is right around the corner and that can be brutal so I need to enjoy it before July comes.

I am a single mom of twin boys not a year old yet so that keeps me on my toes. I spend most of my time on a dairy farm along with orange orchard. Lots of cows, goats horses , chickens and everything else not to mention all the dogs. I love the country living and my babies love love the farm. I have been working here for awhile before that I have a bachelors in nursing thinking about getting my masters in nursing or go to vet school. I get a lot of practice around here. I am just not sure mentally or physically I can handle it anymore.

Anyways namaste to all Pema

I'm Kat and I live on a 500 acre Horse Ranch just outside of Chapel Hill, NC. I'm semi-retired and enjoy my career and keeping my brain active and activated.

I've been BiPolar for 30 years, and have been on DS since 2008.

Its in the low 30's at this point in the today, I stayed home from the office today because Winter cold tends to make my severe Pain issues from Chronic/Genetic Medical Issues worse and it's been BBBRRRRRR cold this week.

2020 hasn't been too bad, so far had to buy a new car, which I love, my sweet kitty Rambo has been testing the limits a bit..but hey she's a cat. And I work in Finance & Accounting so the beginning of the year is always busy and a little nuts.

Looking forward to a good year!!!

I'm here! La La Land. :-) Things IS good. hehe..
Hi All!

Hi, I Spencer and I live in Tampa Fl. I retired from the US military in Jan 2019. I am now a contractor working for US Special Operations Command. I work in a classified workspace, which is why my posts are only after work. I have bipolar one and combat PTSD that I picked up while in combat zones for the military. I have a 100% disability rating from the VA and have been hospitalized numerous times, along with a couple of suicide attempts. Typically I am extremely depressed and tend to post from that hole. I see a TDoc weekly (she wants me to come twice a week) and PDoc every two to four weeks. I am undergoing Electro-Convulsive Therapy twice weekly.

Here here here!! I passed my course!! Mom took me out for sushi. I get to see my therapist tomorrow I am over the moon!!
I get to play with my cricut tonight to decorate some of mom’s binders for school. Relaxing rest of the day

Good afternoon, Jan!

Glad you're doing well- other than sinuses. That's no fun. I live in Rogers, Ar. The place where Walmart began. This time last year- I would've said I hated it here, but now that I see the horror happening in all of the once great cities of the U.S. that I used to want to visit/move to- I'm happier here. Thanks to these districts failing to maintain civility in their cities- my eyes have truly been opened to how good I have it here. I can go for long walks alone- which are vital for my sanity- and I can remain worry free. I'm doing well today. I actually slept last night, and had incredibly beautiful, confusing, vivid dreams which kept me in bed till 11am- which is amazing cause I haven't been sleeping. I always have to finish my dreams/nightmares. I'm a writer, so I never know what inspiration my dreams will provide. So I am in a great mood today. Over the weekend- different story. I had to sever ties with a friend because of stress, lies and manipulation that I couldn't handle anymore. I'm not a crisis hotline. lol. I am working on my master's degree through SNHU. It's hard work! I just started my third out of 12 classes. I have maintained a 4.0 GPA. My major is English and Creative Writing with an emphasis on Screenwriting. I was a theatre undergrad at the University of Arkansas.

Like you, I live close to everything in my town. At least everything I need. I am right in between the two main hospitals here which allows for short ambulance rides there, and short walks home- lol. Life, right? It can get crazy at times. But today is pretty low key. I'm in a good mood- which will change when I watch the news later, but I'll avoid getting on here when I return to my usual low state.

Thanks for checking in on us, Jan! That's so sweet of you! I wish I lived in Canada! I'm sure you've seen how the states have been politically, so you know why I'd rather be there where it's zero- but feels like less- than here where it's almost 40. I can't wait for Spring, too! All of the seasons in the Ozarks are gorgeous- no matter what. I'm so glad to here you're happy in Toronto, because my parents usually take one big trip a year, and last year they fell in love with Victoria, Canada, so this year, they're heading your way to Toronto!!! I'm so happy they are going to get to go, cause I live with them- lol!!!

Hugs and blessings to you, too! Thank you for always caring about the group members. You have a big heart- that is evident, and appreciated!!!

-Bradley S.

Perma….. That sounds divine.... I would love to live amongst all of those animals.... Nice!!


Kat I love the idea of the horse ranch as well.... I'm glad that you had a day off and I hope that your pain wasn't too bad today

Marky.... I'm usually in Lalaland....ha

Big hug Thor..... Florida sounds nice right now..... I'm sorry that you're still struggling sweetie but kudos to you for all that you're doing to help yourself.... You Rock!!

Woot Kisses..... You Go Girl..... We had no doubt that you were going to pass with flying colours.... That's wonderful news!!!.... Big hug.....xo

I'm so glad that you're happy where you are Bradly..... That matters a great deal..... Feeling content with where we are in life makes like so much better

I love a great sleep as well.... Good for you working on your MA..... I can only imagine it would be a great deal of work..... That's wonderful and what a brilliant future it can pave for you

It's nice that your folks like Canada...… We have our political BS as well... I don't think anywhere escapes it.... Maybe your dreams.... Big hug.....xo

Hello all! I’m in the Midwest. Been on DS for a few years now as a means to stay connected to a mental health community outside of work hours.... and even if you’ve achieved stability I believe it’s a positive thing to stay connected and continue learning about the illness.

I live in a big city and am interested in city mental health as well, and all of the many layers and complexities that surround us and affect us more than I think people realize. It’s been wonderful to see progress and erasing of stigma on many fronts since I’ve been here dealing with my own diagnosis in 2003.

I hope you’re all doing alright! Nice to hear from everyone!

I am here. I am uploading chosen images to Smug Mug for sale. We shall see. I may make business cards with a QR code on the back of them. Leave them in restaurants and businesses. Maybe I can sell some high quality prints.

It's great to hear from you Lady..... I agree it is important to have our own community and a good community it is.....xo

I hope that your business will to great Deck.... You are so very talented.....xo

Thanks Sun, I am partially applying for jobs and then also editing and uploading images. Trying to keep busy with constructive things. I hate winter. Also trying not to think of food all the time.