Had therapy this morning and we talked a lot about my long weekend with work. She wanted to know how the lack of sleep and being overworked affected me. I told her that I am physically and mentally exhausted and I wasn't even sure how I felt emotionally. She asked about how my mood was and I said it was surprisingly pretty good. I was a bit irritable but overall not bad. She feels that this is a sign that my mental health is getting better because not that long ago I would have been in much worse shape mood wise after working so much. I think I was just so overtired that I was delirious and just didn't give a shit. I trust her and I have been doing better recently so maybe she is right. All things considered it still sucked and I don't ever want to do that again. Today I am still feeling very tired mentally and physically, emotionally I feel ok, a little unsteady but not too bad. I think today is a good day to just rest and be good to myself, I think I've earned it.
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good for you Pagan... sounds like there has been a shift and change and I am very happy for you.... I hope there are no long shifts like this one again.. but you survived it my friend...well you did better than that..... and yes you have earned a day to just chill out and be good to yourself.... put your feet up and do something you really enjoy
(((hugs))) xx
Thanks for the kind words ruby.
alright pagan!! You did it!! Have a good rest!!
I hope you are being gentle with yourself today :) I am glad to know your therapist sees improvement in your mood stability. I think working a weekend like that would of even done a non bipolar person.
I\'m glad to hear you are ok! Rest up! ((hugs))
Pagan, I hope you were able to take that day of MUCH deserved rest and relaxation. I know being overtired as a result of work really wreaks havoc on me. I\'m so glad to hear things are going well. You\'ve worked really hard to feel good and I hope it continues. (((hugs)))
Thanks everyone for the support.
Glad you survived it Pagan and hope you find a way to avoid those long shifts again if at all possible. Be kind to yourself!! BIG HUGS!!