Sara Phoenix

Swings & Roundabouts, in a game of Snakes & Ladders: Living with Bipolar Disorder

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End of an era....

End of an era….

Hey folks, After careful consideration, I’ve decided to shut down this blog. It is with a heavy heart, and a feeling of guilt also. As my views have dwindled to practically zero now, due to my own negligence of not posting regularly. Life just simply got in the way. I may start up a new blog in the future, but for now, I’m bringing this one to a close. Thank you all for all of your support,…

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Life....

Life….

Hey folks, Thought whilst I had 5 spare minutes I’d pop on here and check in! Things are going okay, mostly. I am getting very tired though, and it’s beginning to show. I’m getting really emotional and a bit grumpy sometimes. But overall, it’s not too bad. Jessica is sleeping pretty well at night, which helps. Had a busy weekend though, so am flagging a bit tonight. Got a busy week ahead too, so…

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Onwards & Upwards....

Onwards & Upwards….

Hey folks,  Have changed the appearance of mg blog. Figured it was getting a bit old and stale, and I fancied a change! Out with the old, in with the new as they say!  So, I went to see my psychiatrist today; always a pleasure, not! Am in and out in less than 5 minutes, is the usual crap really. She asks me about how I’ve been feeling and tells me she thinks I’m doing really well etc. Then its so…

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A quick check in....

A quick check in….

Hey folks, Just thought I would check in and update you all on life in my world…. I think I’m slowly but surely getting to grips with motherhood! I’m starting to learn the different cries (hunger/wet/tired etc). It’s taking me a while, but I think I’m getting there now. It’s a definite learning curve being a first time mum, but something I’m totally loving and wouldn’t change a thing. Even the…

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1 whole month....

1 whole month….

Hey folks, Apologies for not posting regularly as I’d hoped to, but as you can imagine, life is pretty hectic! Jessica has turned our world upside down quite honestly, but I wouldn’t change a thing. I totally adore being a mummy, despite it being the hardest job in the world haha. I’m utterly exhausted 99% of the time, but she’s so worth it. I have to say, that my biggest, best and proudest…

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Long time, no speak!!!!

Long time, no speak!!!!

Hey folks!! Firstly, let me apologise a million times and more, for not posting in so long!! It wasn’t totally intentional, although perhaps it has done the blog some good to have a break, and to be fair, I’ve had a lot going on! I hope this post finds you all well too :) Anyway, where to begin?! The last time I blogged, I proudly announced my pregnancy! Well, I’m no longer pregnant, and I’m now…

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New Year Update!!

Hey folks, Huge, huge apologies for not blogging in so long!! It’s been a crazy couple of months to be honest and a lot has happened! So, I am here to update you all and hopefully get back on track with my blog and post more often again! I’ve missed it to be honest!!!! Well, where to start…. As you all know, I quit smoking on 2nd November 2015. And I’m delighted to say it’s stuck this time, and…

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6th December

Hey folks, So sorry for being so slack at writing recently! I’m still here, plodding on day to day, and getting through best I can! My moods have been reasonably stable lately, so that’s good. I kind of feel like I’m just on cruise control, I guess that’s not such a bad thing!! It’s better than being depressed or manic that’s for sure. Christmas is fast approaching though, and I’m getting a tad…

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19th November

Hey folks, Apologies for the long delay in me writing, again! There’s really not a lot going on that I can write about to be honest. Just living day to day really, doing okay and loving life :) My poor mum had a fall yesterday, bless her, cut all down one side of her face, and her eye. Looked very sore :( thankfully nothing broken, and she was quite chirpy and well otherwise, just a little shaken…

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9th November

Hey folks, Been a while hasn’t it haha, apologies. Not really had a lot to write about though to be honest, as not much has really happened! Well, that’s a lie, there’s been a few developments over the past week, but not all I can write about here unfortunately! I can tell you 2 things though; I’ve cancelled my gym instructor assessment tomorrow and deferred my course for a year. For reasons that…

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2nd November

Hey folks, Will keep this short and sweet tonight, as am totally shattered!! Overall it’s been a good day, not really done very much to be honest. Went for my run this morning, but it was fairly slow. I didn’t push myself too hard either. Just took it steady and got it done. Which is better than no run at all :) came in at 17:33. So only 3 seconds slower than Friday, but my average mile pace was…

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1st November

Hey folks, So we’re not in November, wow! As I said yesterday, this year really has flown by. We’re into the last couple of months of the year. A new month begins, bringing new opportunities, new challenges, and new possibilities. Make the most of each and every day, live it as if it’s your last. Today has been a really chilled out day again, which has been lush. We didn’t get up until pretty…

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31st October

Hey folks, So, we’re at the end of another month of 2015. Only 2 left…. this year has seriously flown by, and so much has changed in the past 10 months. I’ve changed a lot too, for the better I hope! I’ve got to grips with my illness, and I control it, rather than it controlling me. Which is good. I know that it’s a lifelong battle, each and every day, but now I know my triggers and warning…

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30th October

Hey folks, Feeling pretty good today; went for my run this morning, in the rain! Was pretty slow at 17:30 with an average mile pace of 12:48, but I’m going to blame the rain haha! I then hit the gym hard and smashed my upper body! Chest, shoulders, biceps, triceps and lats. Felt really good, and by the end my arms were shaking like mad! Loved it :D I did – warm up on the rower for 5 minutes at…

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29th October

Hey folks, Been a bit of an up and down kind of day today; this morning I had work (dog walk), then a job interview. Which incidentally I didn’t get, have already had an e-mail saying I’ve been unsuccessful. Which sucks. But that’s life. After my interview, I got ready and headed off to the gym for my second PT session. Strength training today, and it was ace! Smashed out some new personal…

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28th October

Hey folks, Had a cracking day today! Went for my PT session at 1pm, which was tough but awesome! Did rower sprints (100m, 200m, and 300m), slam balls and boxing. Looooooove boxing! Can really bash out some frustration, and I surprised myself and my PT with the power behind my punches today. All I can say is, don’t piss me off haha. After my session, did some stuff for my assessment, then headed…

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27th October

Hey folks, Just a quick check in tonight as I’m shattered, after a loooong day at work. Doing okay though mostly. Had a bit of a down day today, but I think it’s just because I’m so tired. Only got about 4 hours sleep last night, so I really struggled to get through the day. But, I did, and I’m feeling better now I’m home with hubby :) Diet wise I’ve really screwed it up today; gone way over…

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