Persephone Takes Some Time to Reflect

March 2011:

School -  I was not enrolled anywhere and had no real plans to be enrolled.

Medical - In addition to my mood stabilizer, I was on two sleep meds and undergoing expensive neurological procedures to figure out why I couldn't sleep. No therapy.

Relationship - Single, and had just moved into my own place after the end of a five year relationship.

Mood stability - March was actually ok, but overall was still having a lot of ups and downs.

Cuisine - Hot dog quesadillas, frozen veggies, and restaurants.  Also at my top weight.

March 2012:

School - Just finished my first semester.  17 credits, 100% SAP.

Medical - No sleep meds, no insomnia, lowered dose of mood stabilizer. I have a fantastic therapist who has super powers over sleep.  (And no, I'm not just saying that because she might be reading.)

Relationship - Still single, and I like it that way.  Much more comfortable being on my own. (Though I've had some dating experiences in the past year.)

Mood stability - I honestly can not remember a time where I was this stable and happy for an extended period of time.

Cuisine - Learning to cook healthy whole foods for myself.  Eliminated sugar, grains, legumes, and most processed food.  Just bought new cookware that I can't wait to use.  I have lost 7 pounds in 5 weeks.