Finding A Pathway Through My Depression
We all know the symptoms—sadness for no apparent reason, lethargy, sleeping too much, self-doubt, lack of confidence, and a general malaise. But knowing and recognizing these symptoms doesn’t...
View ArticleThe Truth About Bipolar Disorder And What It Means For Your Life
When we hear about people’s afflictions, they usually start by saying, “I discovered I had this disease when….” Back in my day, no one spoke of mine. I simply experienced symptoms and did not know to...
View ArticleMy Bipolar Disorder Turns The Calm Into The Storm
Everything is calm. Serene. My work schedule is light. All chores are done. As I close my eyes, I absorb the silence around me. Does this scenario sound wonderful? I wish I could be right there with...
View ArticleThe Difference Between Happiness And Hypomania
For most people, happiness is achieved when one is successful in a career, marriage, relationships, sports, hobbies, or any goal we set while pedaling through our everyday lives. Some find it in...
View ArticleLearning To Live Stably With Bipolar Disorder
While learning to live and cope with bipolar disorder, I started attending mental health support groups in my area. These meetings offer support and understanding and have introduced me to new methods...
View ArticleOn Coping With Depression
Sometimes when I find myself in a stable mood, I catch a glimpse of what it might be like to be “normal.” You know, the normal that doesn’t include having to fight a mental illness every moment of...
View ArticleWhy Am I So Hard On Myself For My Depression?
I certainly can’t say I didn’t see it coming. The signs were all there. I had just returned from flying high on an amazing vacation. My calendar was clear — nothing to look forward to on the horizon....
View ArticleHow Ketamine Became A Game-Changer For My Bipolar Disorder
Treatment options for mental illness have evolved over the past few years and have opened up new avenues for those of us suffering from treatment-resistant depression. I first heard about the use of...
View ArticleThis Is Me Freeing Myself From The Guilt And Shame Of Living With A Mental...
I was chatting with one of my closest friends lately and she said she never imagined she’d be so stagnant at this point in her life. Just like so many others, she endured some events that shook her...
View ArticleI’m ‘In Repair’ With My Bipolar Disorder
Letting go of the past always sounded so cliché to me—I never took it to heart because I didn’t realize I was clinging to years gone by or the multitude of experiences I’d encountered throughout my...
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