Sometimes I feel that the best things I say come from quick wit! I say funny things to get through tough moments. I have bipolar disorder & sometimes out of mania, I say some pretty profound things: at least I think so. I have the abiltiy to make people laugh. Sometimes I think comedians are mentally ill in a way. Some things they say are so off-the-wall that they are relatable in the mental health community.

But, on the serious side: I am doing better today than I thought I would--my plans were changed but I went w/ it finally. Yesterday I was moping around feeling cruddy--but as they say in AA: we are not a glum lot & that includes me. I am just so glad that I can start my day over. I have done that many times. But, I don't always think of the serenity prayer which I think is very helpful. The slogans have been working, too. At least some of them. I can focus on a slogan & my day can turn around. What you think of me is none of my business. How important is it really? In my case the things I stress on are usually not that important or significant at all. I usually think everything is important in my own mind. Another funny thing I have heard is that my mind is like a bad neighborhood; I don't go there alone.

So, I am trying to use my wit again to make my life a lot lighter. I just have to remember that I am part of the human race & that everyone in it has a right to their opinion including me. So, I take what I like and leave the rest. I don't take my problems home w/ me: I leave them at the meetings. Now I just have to let go.

Take care everyone & don't take life too seriously unless you have to.

Kathleen