Greetings, and thanks for visiting my blog. First of all, I’d like to introduce myself. I’m Clive, married with 3 grown up kids. I’m also a full time carer for my wife. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2015, but I know I’ve had this all my life.
In 2016 I was inspired to write a book, which is ironic really, as I’ve never liked writing, lol. It was after my bipolar diagnosis, that I started to think about my life, and certain events which had happened from when I was a boy.
It was at this point I could see the picture of a “jigsaw puzzle” coming together, which is “my life”. I’m now convinced that bipolar disorder runs in my family. So I wrote a memoir about everything that I could remember from when I was around 5 years old. You can check my book out in the “categories” at the top of the page.
Since I was diagnosed, I tried a lot of different meds, but I just couldn’t function on them. I couldn’t get out of bed, so therefore I couldn’t look after my wife, I just had to be on the ball!. I then found a great hobby in “metal detecting”. This has been like therapy for me. I’ve been off the medication ever since.
I’m riding this “bipolar-coaster” without a seatbelt!. It gets a bit bumpy at times, but I found out that I can ride it out, with the help from metal detecting, and what I’m doing now…”writing”. I look at life in a humorous way, I think it’s another way that I manage to keep the depressive side of bipolar at bay. Don’t get me wrong, I do have certain days where I think..”fuck it, what’s the point!”.
I seem to be more hypomanic most of the time, which if your bipolar, is the good side. I’m probably very lucky in that sense, where I seem to be able to dodge the low moods most of the time. I do get certain days where I have “rapid cycles”, where one minute I’m on top of the world, the next I’m in the pits of hell!.
I started this blog, in the hope that I will connect with some like minded people. I want to reach out and say…”your not alone” on this rollercoaster ride called bipolar disorder. If you don’t mind a few swear words, then jump on board, buckle up, and let’s ride it together. Hopefully you’ll have a bit of a laugh on the way, “ LIFES TO SHORT”. 😊👍
Hi Clive! I have published on Amazon also and am a beginner with blogging. Much luck with your book! Toni
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Hi Toni. Thanks for getting in touch. You are the first person to comment on my blog 😁 what is your book called, I’ll have a look? I’m trying my hardest to get a few followers on here, and it’s bloody hard isn’t it, lol. It’s early days yet though, as I only set this blog up a few days ago. Good luck with your blogging and book, all the best! Clive 😁👍
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It is Things I Think About; Commentaries on Current Events. Started my blog last week. Love your blog!
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Just bought your book. Wow, great reviews!
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Thank you Toni I’ll do the same. I hope you will enjoy it 😊👍
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Just writing to say “Hello” and see how your day is going.
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Hi Toni, my day has been ok, how about yours?
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So far, so good!
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That’s good, been a bit quiet on the blogging front hasn’t it?
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Yes it has. That’s okay, I am still trying to come up with something to say today…..
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It’s hard what to think of sometimes 🤔👍
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I do better when I am depressed or hypomanic. LOL. Joined the Bipolar Facebook group. Can others see what we are discussing though?
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Ok great, no one can see what we’re discussing, apart from the members of the group. I thought a few more might have joined by now, but it’s early days 😊👍
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Thanks! Such a cool idea. Sometimes I feel like I cannot talk to anyone about what is going on with me. Be nice to have others who struggle.
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Exactly Toni, that’s the point of this group, it’s a place to come and chat with like minded people. If you know anyone that you think might like to join, your more than welcome to add them to the group 😊👍
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I have a political group I made invitation only, secret group.
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Hi Clive! Your story is so relatable, it’s spooky. I call it riding the tide.. manic & depressive waves. I look forward to more of your posts! – Gma Auburn
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Hi Gma Auburn, thank you very much. I’m glad you can relate, as I think it brings people together, to confirm we are not alone on this crazy ride. I also look forward to reading more of your posts.
Best wishes
Clive
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I have nominated you for the sunshine blogger award. Do not feel obligated to play along (it does take some time.) I just wanted to stop by and tell you how much I enjoy your blog! https://wordpress.com/view/midnightharmony.com
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Thank you very much JoAnn, I feel honoured. But Beckie of “Beckies Mental Mess” has already nominated me, but thanks anyway 😊👍
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Two nominations is even better!
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ok so screenshot!
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Sorry I meant send me a message via the “contact” menu at the top of the page 👍
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