My Triggers For and Warning Signs of a Bipolar Episode
My recovery did not begin until I truly accepted I would have to manage and cope with Bipolar Disorder for the rest of my life.
Topic: bipolar
Big Emotions and Bipolar Disorder
I come from a long line of family members who were taught to hide their mental illness, hide their differences, and lock the doors on their trauma.
You’re Allowed to Feel Emotions
Feeling nothing at all detaches me from the world. I don't feel pain, but I also don't feel joy.
Parenting, Patience, and Bipolar Disorder
I think that having bipolar disorder has helped me be a better parent.
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.
Stigma Almost Took My Life
Seeking help for mental illness doesn’t have to be shrouded by deafening silence and a thick veil of shame.
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.
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