It’s been about a week since I began the Dare2Rise program and I will admit at times though I find myself overwhelmed, things are getting better.

I have changed my perspective on a lot of things greatly, and opened my mind, heart and soul to the universe in the hopes of better things to come. And those things are starting to take shape.

This week I have come to terms with plenty of outstanding issues in my life, and have embarked on some new paths.

The biggest one being that I finally got into see the specialists at the bipolar clinic. I was nervous, anxious and really unsure of what to expect. By the time the 3 hours, (YES, 3 HOURS!) had passed I felt better than I had in years.

In those three hours they helped me come to terms with many outstanding issues I didn’t realize I really had. We looked at how things had impacted me and began a treatment plan to get me back to functioning normally.

This entailed a whole lot of bloodwork (which I am not a fan of at all) and even an ECG. The clinic phoned this morning to say I am doing great, and so my journey on my newest medications begins. One little pink pill down so far. Let’s see how this goes.

Tomorrow I go back to the clinic and I am actually EXCITED. That’s weird for me. Normally I dread medical stuff. But I am excited to see where we’re heading next and what the world has planned for me.

I’ve also begun weaning myself off of caffiene. I realized that my habits were rather unhealthy in this manner and have already replaced about 50% of my Pepsi intake with veggie juice. This from a girl who could barely stomach veggies a year ago. Now I am feeling GREAT. Lots of energy. My passion is climbing again and I am feeling good.

Next step is to start making amends for my past mistakes in the hopes of not repeating them and being able to let go of things that have held me back for so long.

Love you all. Don’t let anyone or anything hold you back from being who and what you want to be. With a little love, passion and planning you can do anything in the world that you want to.

Much love,

Sylvia