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arfie
arfie

My therapy conditioning says that this post belongs on the Bi-Polar board. It may end up there yet, but. . . By my own just-a-patient senses, my bi-polar symptoms and PTSD symptoms are part of the same strictly personal psycho brew.


I am in the midst of a four generation gang bang: my mother/hubby's father, hubs and myself, middle-aged children and grandchildren. Every player is a mixture of good and bad news and the sheer quantity of variables is whelming. This morning finds me feeling manicky to beat the band, hopping hither and tither in frantic attempts fo get everything done yesterday. Plying therapy tools. . . The "Guit-chi" has been especially helpful.


Again, I am uncertain what I am reaching for here. Thoughts, rambles and reality checks welcome.

Preciousbabygirl
Preciousbabygirl
I know how you feel sweety. Sometimes those moments grab a hold of you and just sorta take over don't they? Just make sure that while you're in this state of mind to take extra care of yourself. At 15/20 we can do anything and everything and be just fine but anything above that and now you're talking about a pain in the something later on when the manic wears off so be kind to you while in this state.
Spiral
Spiral
Relationship issues are difficult never mind adding 4 generations and mental illness on top. You got a lot going on. Please made sure you take time for you and lots of self care. Hugs
arfie
arfie
Thanks guys.

Thought I ought to explain, "Guit-chi."

Chi, Qi or Ch'i comes from China. The disciplined Tai-Chi never worked for me, but I sure love the principles. For anyone interested

http://www.religionfacts.com/chi

Practicing Chi principles while wearing my guitar works beautifully for me. Guit-chi. FWIW FYI.
mlr0853
mlr0853
Hi Arfie, thanks for definition...put in my favorites for another tool :-)
Below, a full page of mediations, the two I like are named..hope that they will help you and hubby....Strong, Mindfulness, and Healing prayers sent! Take care, ML
Meditation Music for Positive Energy: Relax Mind Body, Remove Negative Thoughts,
Chakra Meditation for Positive Energy: Relax Mind Body, Remove Negative Thoughts,
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=chara+meditation+body+soul+healing
LillyPotter
LillyPotter
hugs that don't drag on you, you are aware of the kindness and caring but not the, oh no not thaaat. i like the idea to write a song
arfie
arfie
Most of my original songs are, indeed, out of guit-chi, but this go-round is giving breath to a South American classic from one of my heroes, Violeta Parra. "Gracias a la vida." A link for those of you who can handle the language.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW3IgDs-NnA
DanceStrong
DanceStrong
I'm sending warm healing thoughts your way. I like the Guit-chi idea and I'm glad it's helping. Would vigorous exercise help release some of the excess energy or mania? That works for me when I'm too agitated to focus on meditation. Little mind puzzles like Sudoku, crosswords, solitaire or Mahjong (I just found an app for this.), can also help me re-focus. I imagine you already have some ideas of what approaches will work for you. Follow your heart or your whimsy and see where it takes you. I hope you find time for self care, doing the things that make you feel great. Best Wishes.
dsf95
dsf95
I'm sorry sweetie. I feel very down and anxious. I've been listening to David Bowie's song about his own death over and over this week. My aunt died of the same cancer he had a couple weeks ago. Can't get out of my funk.
BlueSky
BlueSky
Oh, best time to paint, write some poetry, a song, or do pottery?
My mom has PTSD, depression, anxiety, and bipolar... she always does something artistic with it. I take after her a little. But my poems aren't 5 pages long like hers, that's an essay at that point. But I won't tell her. I can tell when she's been going through an episode because she'll mail a painted card with a long poem in it. lol.
Healing hugs and I hope it passes soon so you feel better....
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