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Mental Health and the Mommy Wars

The Scarlet B Posted on April 3, 2015 by RaeynApril 3, 2015

Dear Daughter, Here’s Why I Don’t Work Dear Daughter, Here’s Why I Work Gah. When I was pregnant with my first child, I made a conscious decision to avoid parent-to-be boards. Being mentally ill and chronically low on spoons, I … Continue reading →

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Tagged bipolar, friends, important things, life, mental health, mommy wars, parenting, people, relationships, sanity, society, thoughts | 9 Replies

Hrmph, Postponed!

The Scarlet B Posted on January 14, 2015 by RaeynJanuary 14, 2015

I received a call yesterday to let me know that the doctor was ill and that I needed to reschedule. So now I’m in to see her next week. I’m less annoyed by this than I thought I would be… … Continue reading →

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Tagged bipolar, coping strategies, health, me, meds, mental health, thoughts | 2 Replies

The Warning Signs

The Scarlet B Posted on July 5, 2014 by RaeynAugust 28, 2014

This week has been a bit rough, I have to admit. While I am still feeling mainly optimistic and cheerful, I’ve hit a few walls this week where I had to break down and cry from stress and frustration. I … Continue reading →

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Tagged anxiety, bipolar, common sense, counting blessings, family, gah!, health, life, me, meds, mental health, parenting, sanity, thoughts, treatment | Leave a reply

Ask Me No More Questions (Tell Me No More Lies)

The Scarlet B Posted on July 1, 2014 by RaeynJuly 1, 2014

Allo from the land of… something… something. Dudes and Dudelettes, my brain has been converted to pure fluff, ha ha. But we continue to do fairly well on the whole. Having a baby in the house is tiring and stressful … Continue reading →

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Tagged acon, anxiety, bipolar, counting blessings, depression, family, friends, life, mental health, mental image, ocd, sanity, thoughts | 2 Replies

The First Week (Like Night and Day)

The Scarlet B Posted on June 24, 2014 by RaeynAugust 28, 2014

We did it, folks! We survived the first week of newborn yet again. Send more caffeine, quick, ha ha. Really though, it’s been a good week all in all. Nights are hard of course, but my husband has been handling … Continue reading →

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Tagged bipolar, counting blessings, family, health, life, mental health, parenting, relationships, sanity, thoughts | 2 Replies

My Illness is Not a Plot Point

The Scarlet B Posted on May 31, 2014 by RaeynMay 31, 2014

I have noticed an increase in shows using bipolar characters in storylines. Great, right? Anything to show the truth of the disorder, right? It all raises awareness…. right?! Yeah, except they all seem to be dramas. Mind, I don’t like … Continue reading →

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Tagged bipolar, holy crap, important things, media, mental health, rant ahoy!, society, stigma, television, thoughts | 6 Replies

*Doinks Brain*

The Scarlet B Posted on May 25, 2014 by RaeynMay 25, 2014

There’s a lot going on up there. A fair amount of it is unapologetically polemic, and some of it is scattered, and all of it is buried under a layer of fatigue. While I’m still doing pretty well on the … Continue reading →

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Tagged bipolar, health, life, mental health, pregnancy, sanity, thoughts | 1 Reply

Quando Quando Quando (Longest/Shortest Month Ever)

The Scarlet B Posted on October 2, 2013 by RaeynOctober 2, 2013

Eaurgh, has it really only been a month since Lilbit has gone back to school?! She’s having a great time, and has done a fantastic job ingratiating herself with the head teacher at the lower school. As we don’t currently … Continue reading →

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In Which Our Intrepid Hero Knits Like a Fiend

The Scarlet B Posted on September 2, 2013 by RaeynAugust 28, 2014

I’m here, honest! *grins* I decided I was going to knit as long as I could bear to, and then report in. Which worked out well — I finished the front half of the shell cardigan pattern I was following! … Continue reading →

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Tagged bipolar, counting blessings, crafting, getting by, knitting, life, me, mental health, thoughts, work | 3 Replies

I *AM* Trying: The Story of Counseling Not Working (Ever)

The Scarlet B Posted on August 21, 2013 by RaeynAugust 21, 2013

One of the biggest things recommended for coping with a mental illness is going to see a therapist. Talking therapies are considered a gold standard, and many people consider those who aren’t going to therapy to not be trying. Hi, … Continue reading →

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