Where Has The Bipolar Been?
Since starting this blog over a year ago, this is perhaps the longest it has been between writing posts for my blog. I have been lucky that my fellow contributors on The Bipolar Writer blog have picked up the slack in writing some fantastic and vital articles since the last time we talked. I thank each and every contributor and follower of this blog for continuing to come to this blog as a safe place.
I have been busy. I am working on adjusting my daily routine to help curb my social anxiety with some success. I have been growing my freelance work also with some success. When you add that I am a full-time student, it means there is little time for me to write my thoughts here on the blog. I miss writing, but there are only so many days in a week. I won’t lie, I am considering taking a break until next year from my blog, I have loved what we have done here, but at the same time, the need to focus on finally getting over the hump and publishing my memoir is growing each day.
There is an upside of working on my social anxiety (and my overall mental health) as of late. I have broken through some of the isolation that was going on over the last month or two, it helps that I am meeting more clients in the field (which means coffee shops for someone like me) and I am hopeful that I can continue to work on my social anxiety and isolation.
I have to admit, the first time in months going to my local coffee shop to work with a client was a scary thought. The last time I had spent more than ten minutes in a crowded place that I have always felt comfortable was in July of this year. After a while, I found my comfort zone, and it felt so good. True, I need to open up more, but this is a significant step in the right direction. That is everything in this mental illness life.
I can tell over the last week or so that my social anxiety is trending in the right direciton. I still have days where it is a struggle, but given that we are in November, it is to be expected.
That takes me to this week, my anniversary week. I will be writing a big post on Thursday, the actual anniversary of my diagnosis. I have written something about the years that have passed by every year in the past six years. I have come so far, further than I ever thought was possible. This week will be about hope in the face of living with mental illness. I feel good going into this week.
That is it for now. I will try and write more this week. Stay strong in the fight.
James
Always Keep Fighting
Upgrading The Bipolar Writer Blog to Business
I am looking to expand The Bipolar Writer blog to new territories that include having the blog sell books for other artists (if I can make everything work). I am also looking to sell my own book here on my blog. I hate asking for donations but I have to do what I can.
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Hey James, I’ve not been on here for several weeks but *wow*, that sounds like major things happening for you. I’m really pleased. You might even find that, the more you spend time in situations like coffee shops, even for just 1-on-1 meetings, it’ll do wonders for you.
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hi james. do what you need to do. but if you do take a break, i will miss you! your blog has been a great support to me. xox
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I am happy to hear. There will still be blog posts on here for sure. I will get back to writing regularly.
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Your blog is a beautiful thing, and I would hate to see you go, but I would understand. I had to delete social media to help my mental health and it has made all the difference! I hope you find peace in life and good luck with your memoir! xoxo
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I am thinking about doing that, unplugging from social media. I don’t go on much anymore but it would be nice to see what that looks like.
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I’m so glad you have been able to break through your isolation by addressing your social anxiety. Keep doing what’s right for you.
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It has been an interesting ride but I am working through it the best I can.
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Such wonderful progress James. Certainly be able to function and work in such public places is worthy of your full attention right now as is finishing your book, which by the way I would love to read your book so I sent a little something to help.
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I appreciate that so much. Every little bit helps.
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Things sound positive for you, James. I’m happy for you! 🙂
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