I don't have a whole lot of patience. I've had the flu since last wed., and resting is driving me nuts. Especially in my manic sober state. Really could use a bloody mary about now, but I won't, I have too many people depending on me to stay clean. What a bore.

I'm hoping that knitting helps. It always has in the past. It's almost as good as the meds. It seems to distract the frantic part of my brain long enough to do something creative. I think and focus better if I'm doing more than one thing at a time. I've always been a multi-tasker. I just have to remember, slow down when I talk to others and understand that they're not at the speed my freaked out brain is in this state.

Being bi-polar isn't always bad. It usually is a struggle, but just like with any disability, God somehow makes other senses compensate for the one with the disorder. Give me a book to read and a movie to watch and I can do both without losing any of the plot.

I think thats why the one job I've always been able to do (for over 20 years) is be an aerobics instructor. I have to show the step/move count it, change sides, and have two more moves to go on to at the same time.
If anyone has any non-alcoholic tonics for flu/chest/head congestion please let me know.

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