A Reunion Weekend

So I just had my 40th high school reunion, I attended most of the activities, a true accomplishment considering in years past I was crippled with so much anxiety that I couldn’t budge from my recliner. This time I felt comfortable and relaxed, I’m not sure whether I credit the increase in the Gabapentin or the ART therapy sessions but whatever, I breezed through the weekend. 

We had a cocktail party and food at an event space Friday night; a brunch at Lindey’s Saturday at noon; and a dinner at Katie’s house Saturday night. The only thing I didn’t like were lots of pictures were taken and my weight gain is glaringly apparent—I’m driven to try and embark again on a diet to drop another 30  lbs. The only thing holding me back is that knowledge that each and every time I have tried to lose weight I ended up destabilizing and ultimately hospitalized. I don’t know why this has been the case, no one will tell me. Does anyone know? Probably not.

But weight aside, it was great reconnecting with old friends, talking about old times and catching up on what was going on with everyone today. I didn’t feel any pressure to be some gung ho career woman, instead I felt at ease with my life I have today as a housewife and someone who spends the majority of their time managing their mental health. I talked about my journey with a few people, but most already know my story from listening to the podcast I did during the pandemic detailing my dual diagnosis of alcoholism and bipolar disorder.

All in all, it was a great weekend. I’m tired, here on this Monday morning. I’m gonna try to do some laundry today, get the sheets changed, and winter clothes put away now that warmer temps are here. It’s very hard doing chores, I don’t know if that’s my meds or a sign that I may perhaps have a more serious situation like schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type? I tried Googling that and the available information is confusing. I’m going to ask Dr. Levy for clarification, perhaps he knows what my correct diagnosis is.

Ok, that’s it for now, gonna motivate and get some things done. Life is good right now. Later!