I want to set an example...

...by writing in my diary here.  I recommend it to a lot of people then realize I don't utilize it enough myself.  I was just telling a friend in my drug addiction support group how muchit helps to write about how you are feeling.  It is even better when people comment on what you have written.  I am not very interesting or popular I guess because I rarely get comments but still it helps me to get things out.  So as for the drug addiction support group I am happily making tons of new friends.  The people there are amazing.  I have been blessed in so many friendships.  I am honored to be a group leader there.

 As for the hypothyroidism group I have been lax once again in replying to post.  I have at least fifteen messages in my inbox right now.  I will definitely get on those right away.  I know people worry when I am not around.  I have my two year old granddaughter every weekend plus those two days are the only ones where I get to see my husband all week.  He is once again working two jobs to support us.  I am seeing my job counselor also to see if I can get a job.  I am willing to bag groceries at this point.  Anything so I can get my husband back.

 Now the bipolar support group.  I haven't been there in ages as I found I was very easily triggered by the people who are depressed or manic.  I am a mania addict and kept wanting to go off my meds.  I do miss the people I had become friends with but like everything I overdid it in the forum and it hurt me rather than helped.  I do think I might go by and check in though.  let people know I am alive.  Recently I have been wanting to stop my meds though.  Money is so tight and the only place we can really cut corners I have already done.  I cut my internet down to the economy package and take great care not to waste electricity or water.  I plan all my meals and and cut out red meat.  Now the only thing left is to stop seeing my therapist and stop the meds.  I am kind of afraid of what might happen but am willing to try it.  I went thru a mixed episode about three months ago and it passed within three weeks without altering my meds at all.  Except for the voices I think I can deal with this pretty good.  Maybe I could medicate on an as need basis.  Anyway here is a big (((((hug to anyone))))) who takes the time to read this.  Even if I don't get one comment I know I may have helped one friend see that writing things down can help.  Thanks friends!