» Normal http://crazyinheels.com/crazy Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:12:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Busy, Busy, Busy http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/07/06/busy-busy-busy/ http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/07/06/busy-busy-busy/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:16:29 +0000 Nicole http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/?p=1112 I think that “busy” is probably my most common word right now! I’m constantly on the go with all of the bridal preparations. I’m so happy to be doing great on my meds, we’ve finally found the right “cocktail” as some would say. I feel like I have everything under control, I can manage the stress well, and most importantly I wake up in a good mood! Oh, and the other good factor is that the new med (Seroquel XR) is not making me gain weight… thank goodness, I have a dress to fit into! When the stress builds, and it does, I don’t lose my mind like I do un-medicated. There are no crying spells because I can’t find a parking spot, I’m not agitated at the many people I have to talk too, and I have patience. We all know how all of those crazy emotions fly right out of us when we’re manic depressed or even manic, and I guess you could  even say this happens when you think you feel “normal” and believe me… normal is not part of my vocabulary! For now I’m in control & enjoying every moment (except when people piss me off for a moment, and that has happened). Although I’m a little crazy (or a lot) I can still manage to go to work, work on schoolwork, work on a website, and plan a wedding… this is a huge accomplishment! Perhaps I should go shoe shopping as a type of reward for good behavior ;p – XOXO CrazyInHeels ]]> http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/07/06/busy-busy-busy/feed/ 0 Article: Are You Normal or Nuts? http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/06/02/are-you-normal-or-nuts/ http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/06/02/are-you-normal-or-nuts/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:47:07 +0000 Nicole http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/?p=1082 heels_14I stumbled upon this article today and thought I would pass it on. For those of you that are crazy maybe this will make you feel normal… or you can relate… for which I can only laugh because I most certainly can, hahaha!

http://www.rd.com/living-healthy/are-you-normal-or-nuts-your-questions-answered/article177191.html

- XOXO CrazyInHeels

]]> http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/06/02/are-you-normal-or-nuts/feed/ 0 Crazy Normal, I suppose…hmmmm http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/05/08/crazy-normal-i-suppose-hmmmm/ http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/05/08/crazy-normal-i-suppose-hmmmm/#comments Sat, 08 May 2010 00:02:32 +0000 Nicole http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/?p=1048 I’ve successfully made it through an entire week of work without losing my mind, so to speak! This was the first full week of work I’ve had in a while, the last two months had been horrible. I love it when I find the right “cocktail” of meds, not an easy task! Nothing like a crazy blond girl running around in her heels crying for no reason, those days are gone for now! Unless I see a really sappy commercial or read a great Hallmark card, yes… I’m that girl! My days are back to being full of fun, friends, laughing, and most importantly… shopping! Don’t worry I’m not “Manic” shopping, I’m reasonably shopping ;p if there is such a thing. Not sure what I’m doing tonight but I know it will at least involve a glass of wine and relaxing. - XOXO CrazyInHeels ]]> http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/05/08/crazy-normal-i-suppose-hmmmm/feed/ 0 OMG… haha http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/05/04/omg-haha/ http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/05/04/omg-haha/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 04:43:01 +0000 Nicole http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/?p=1038 I started saying OMG making fun of everyone that says it because everyone abbreviates everything and it seems like such a “tweeny” think to do (is that even the right label??) but then I started saying it ALL the time, negating all reason for saying it in the first place! OMG!! HAHA Anyways, back to my life, which is sooo normal it’s crazy! I’m so happy that we have FINALLY found the right cocktail of medications again. If you’re in the middle of a med change, or need to make a med change, or you’re so sad right now… please know that it’ll pass! Go to the doctor & work with them on starting meds or simply making some adjustments. There is no reason for you to continue living in sadness, moodiness, craziness, agitation, and frustration… come to the light! I’m fully medicated and loving life again, heels and all! I’m able to meet with friend for a martini, shop at the mall w/out losing my mind when I can’t find a parking spot, enjoy calling friends to catch up, enjoy going to work, and of course getting dressed up for a night on the town…. heels… check… dress… check… makeup… check… I feel alive again!- XOXO CrazyInHeels ]]> http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/05/04/omg-haha/feed/ 0 Crazy Busy http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/04/29/crazy-busy/ http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/04/29/crazy-busy/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:01:42 +0000 Nicole http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/?p=1036 Crazy busy right now, wearin down the heels of my heels ;p I’m glad to be feeling like a “normal” person that can function in the real world! The days are busy and can be very long but I’m living and learning with a normal state of mind, well… as normal as I can get?! I’m glad to leave behind the sad bottomless pit that I was stuck whirling aimlessly around for weeks. I feel like I feel more, love more, and live more because I’m blessed with this fabulous “mental disorder”. I experienced the worst of the worst but it makes me appreciate the best of the best! My emotions run deeper than most as my mind wanders to the extreme side of every emotion. Happy for now and enjoying ever minute of it! – XOXO CrazyInHeels ]]> http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/04/29/crazy-busy/feed/ 0 The Journey To Normal http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/04/21/the-journey-to-normal/ http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/04/21/the-journey-to-normal/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:01:24 +0000 Nicole http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/?p=1022 Where am I today… somewhere in between normal and crazy. I guess maybe this is where I’m supposed to be since I’m “crazy”. The last week has been rough. I’m happy and normal all day and then something switches to the on position and I’m angry, sad and agitated… WTF?! We’re adjusting my meds accordingly, hoping to get to the exact dosage my body needs, tricky task I must say. In the mean time I feel happy at times but with the lingering possibility that I can go from zero to crazy in point two seconds. I guess sometimes you just have to grab on and hold on to the possibility that “normal” will return, at least I hope. The feelings of “losing my mind” will slowly slip into yesterdays memory. For now, I’ll hope for a best and enjoy my time off as I travel along the journey… back to normal! – XOXO CrazyInHeels ]]> http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/04/21/the-journey-to-normal/feed/ 0 Live Normal While Going Crazy http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/04/13/live-normal-while-going-crazy/ http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/04/13/live-normal-while-going-crazy/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:14:45 +0000 Nicole http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/?p=1011 I’ve had a rough couple of days! Have you ever tried to live a normal life while going absolutely crazy in the inside?! I’m in the middle of a med change so my emotions have been all over the place. I try to go through the motions just to get to the next day in hopes of feeling better… but… still trying to get to that point. No one said being “crazy” was going to be easy. I keep telling myself that “this will pass” but you can only say it so many times! I’m hoping that when I wake up in the morning I’ll feel normal again (whatever the hell that means). I’m working on my positive thinking and am happy for the great care I receive and supportive friends and family. I have so much to be thankful for and I can see the end of the tunnel :) – XOXO CrazyInHeels ]]> http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/04/13/live-normal-while-going-crazy/feed/ 0 Stuck http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/04/02/stuck/ http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/04/02/stuck/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:22:17 +0000 Nicole http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/?p=994 I’m stuck in between normal and annoyed, I’m in that kind of mood! I’m not making excuses I’m just saying that when you’re “crazy” you have days where everything and everyone annoy the hell out of you. I’m keeping positive and reminding myself that I have plenty to be thankful for. Sometimes you have to pick yourself up and carry yourself through to the end of the day, today is that day! I’m frustrated that I have a “mental illness”, I’m frustrated that I have to take medicine, I’m frustrated that I have stupid side effects from the medicine, I’m frustrated that I’m sensitive, blah, blah, blah. I just had to get that out! Sometimes you gotta take a second allow yourself to feel the feelings you have and move on. For now… I’m frustrated!!! I will accept these feelings work through them and move on. I can’t spend my days upset and focused on the problem, that will get me absolutely no where! I’m going to focus on the solutions and keep plugging away!- XOXO CrazyInHeels ]]> http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/04/02/stuck/feed/ 0 Good For Today http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/03/26/good-for-today/ http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/03/26/good-for-today/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:42:42 +0000 Nicole http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/?p=979 Feeling good today :)  but I’ve still had some anxiety that presents itself in the afternoon?? Can’t figure out where it’s coming from so I’m assuming it’s comin straight from the big guy upstairs… meaning, I need to make some changes  in my life. What that is, I’m still trying to figure out. Maybe the anxiety wont come today since it’s Friday?! I still haven’t had any side effects from the new med Saphris, so far so good. My medication cocktail consists of Lamictal, Saphris, and Adderall XR. These medications work together to make me as “normal” as possible. For today I’m doing great! – XOXO CrazyInHeels ]]> http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/03/26/good-for-today/feed/ 0 Where Am I?? http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/03/09/where-am-i/ http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/03/09/where-am-i/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:54:02 +0000 Nicole http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/?p=879 I’m lost as to what mood I’m in at this precise moment. Today has been a whirlwind. I was tired this morning, then agitated & moody, then talkative & excited then all the way back to agitated and moody. Can someone point me in the direction of “normal” (if there is such a thing?)! Sometimes I get so sick of all these “crazy” feelings that I want to wine, complain, scream, cry, pout, and burry myself under my covers! If you want the truth… some days are just down right shitty!!! Ok, Ok… I’m done complaining for now. I’m giving myself time to wallow and then I’m back to seeing the positive in life, even though it’s next to impossible sometimes. Closing my eyes hoping tomorrow brings much happiness. -XOXO CrazyInHeels ]]> http://crazyinheels.com/crazy/2010/03/09/where-am-i/feed/ 0