Spirituality and Recovery

I have noticed that if I am completely obedient to the commands of God and the prophets, I have my spirituality come back after an absence during my down times.
There was a study done about spirituality and depression and they found that the area in the brain that spirituality and depression are in the same area and that depression actually blocks the spirituality portion from being activated.
But if I'm am faithful in all my doings during that down time, I may not feel the spirit, but I know it is with me and I am not forgotten by my Lord.
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Location:Raymond,Canada

Recovery

I'm pondering on my recovery and how I went from being hospitalized for multiple weeks each year to being quite independent. Last year I only spent three days in hospital and this year, so far, none.

My conclusion is:
- a wonderful doctor who is interested in me and actually researched my meds and made me promise not to go off them.
- exercise (I'm embarrassed to admit I exercise with my 78 year old father's seniors class. Those seniors are in GOOD shape.)
- service (I'm involved in Parent Council, I'm on the soccer board, I volunteer at the senior's exercise group and I'm a cub leader.)
- activity (I work in the temple every Thursday for an hour or so, and I attend group therapy sessions twice a week. These things get me up, dressed and out of the house.)
- grooming (I've put a lot of thought into this one. I believe on the days I get up, get dressed and do my hair, I feel like I can face almost anything.)
- a clean house (I will admit I have a cleaner come in twice a week. These are my circumstances, I can afford one.

These are the changes I have made in the past two years and I am no longer afraid.

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Location:Raymond,Canada

Weather

I was enjoying spring until we got a foot of snow dumped on us in 24 hours. But I must admit, it is beautiful and it seems like God's way of making everything seem white and pure.


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TOFW

I loved the Lethbridge, AB Time Out For Women. I'm edified and ready to go 'Higher'!! Hilary Weeks was fantastic.


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Time Out For Women

I'm going to time out for women tonight and tomorrow. I'm looking forward to be spiritually uplifted and edified. I have high hopes that my meds will allow me to feel the spirit and enjoy the company I am going with.

Wish me luck!

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Testimony

I'm beginning to realize how much I rely upon The Lord for really important decisions in my life. Even if I don't get a strong answer, a peaceful feeling lets me know I've made the right decision. Thank goodness for General Conference to remind me of the fundamentals of the gospel of Jesus Christ.


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Weather and being Bipolar

I'm enjoying the spring. It means I get a summer long mania. No more rapid cycling. WHOO HOO!!

My meds are stabilized so I'm not worried about doing something I might regret, thank goodness. I just get to enjoy a summer of camping and swimming.