Here's the second half of A Tony of all Trades' take on addictions. Lydia!
Crash and Burn
You know the old saying "which came first, the chicken or the egg?". Well I am not sure which came first - my pain or my depression. What I do know is I believe they are both related to stress. I have talked a lot here about being stronger than my mental illness. I actually …
Manic Money
I am feeling quite frustrated and ashamed this morning. There is a symptom of bipolar (the manic side), that can cause reckless spending. In the days when my illness was out of control, my shopping was as well. I would go through money like there was an unlimited supply. If I had it, I spent …
