Parenting, Patience, and Bipolar Disorder
I think that having bipolar disorder has helped me be a better parent.
Topic: bipolar disorder
Sticky Stereotypes
When I got diagnosed I found it near impossible to look up to a “healthy” bipolar person because the media caters to clickbait moments...
Mania Beats Depression
Then I cycle. I cycle into depression. A better term would be crash. I crash face first.
Don’t Leave Out The Messy Parts
They don’t tell you about the periods of “wellness” in which you question your own reality and existence.
Thoughts On Stigma: Don’t Underestimate How Big Of A Deal Survival Is
Stigma hasn’t killed me yet, and that has to count for something.
From the Psych Unit to Becoming a Therapist
I had to accept the fact that my body needed some help to make it livable.
Carrying the Weight of My Skin
There is a myriad of battles fought in the minds of those who wake up every day wearing dark brown skin in a world where the less melanin you have, the more freedom you may enjoy.
My Version of Thriving
I’ve gone through much of my life in a rush to get through...
Bless This Mess
The thing about getting clean is that once you get out of rehab, no one’s getting paid to take care of you anymore. That is when the real work starts.
Manic Benders and Government Contracts
I’ve been solving riddles for years, it’s a big part of surviving bipolar disorder.
