I just got back from a trip to the mountains for a few days. I went alone except for the dog. The mountains are extremely therapeutic for me. Being there helps me find peace, serenity, and clarity.
I went backpacking for three days. I hiked up from about 5000 feet to 8400 feet. At the pass at 8400 the trail was blocked by snow, and I had to turn back. I had the opportunity to fly-fish some beautiful alpine lakes. The fishing wasn't so fantastic, but the scenery sure was. I had planned on hiking a 35 mile loop, but the snowfields prevented that. I still managed about 20 miles though.
Anyway, the excitement from the trip has me experiencing some hypomania and insomnia. I'm not too worried about it as long as it doesn't turn back into a chronic problem. We'll see. I have some things I can try with the sleep. I haven't been practicing all of the tricks I know to improve my sleep hygiene.
Here are a few pictures from the trip.
Good night all.
Although you haven't been writing this for long and there are very few comments, reading your honest, open and well written account of your addiction and manic depression issues has helped me a great deal today.
ReplyDeleteNo one really knows unless they've been thru it themselves and it helps to read of others accounts of the vagaries of said conditions. Acceptance of a 'hidden disease' in the face of the such widespread stigma is often the hardest part. It is soothing relief to read words from someone who's been there. Thanks.
Thanks for the comment.
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