Busy Monday

I haven't had a chance to write much lately, but here I am. I had an appointment to update my treatment plan at the mental health clinic today. It always makes me so nervous because they have to ask your whole life history and all about your psychological symptoms throughout the years and whether you still have those symptoms. Like, can't you just ask me once and keep it on record? I understand having to ask about recent years, but really? Everything? Again? Every 6 months? I don't know, it just kind of bugs me.

In a nutshell, they want me to go back to counseling because of my high anxiety and some bipolar symptoms that have crept back up. Apparently, they have a new doctor too, and I am going to see her Thursday. She actually has a name I can pronounce; the last few have been of Indian descent, and while I have nothing against Indians or any other heritage, I have trouble understanding some of them due to their thick accent. So, maybe this Dr. Anderson will be a little easier to talk with. Plus, my last doctor was a little crazy. Last time I saw him I mentioned I was experiencing some depression and he went on this long tangent about how depressing HIS life is, and then told me to "think good thoughts".  Hmm...

I have had a long, but mostly good day. Douglas bought me an early Valentine's present, an Instant Pot. Truth be known he wanted one more than I did, but I am happy to have one. Just a little apprehensive. I struggle with trying new things. He says I will love this more than the crockpot. We shall see.

In addition to the Instant Pot, Douglas took us to Red Lobster for lunch. It was very good, as always, and we had enough leftovers so as I did not have to cook tonight. Win-win :) While we were out we took Jacen to get some new shoes. He desperately needed them. His old ones were getting snug. He's had a major growth spurt. He picked out a pair of Batman light up shoes right away and absolutely loves them.

 He is currently in his underwear with his Batman shoes on. I wonder if he will try to sleep in them ;)