What I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me During My Bipolar DiagnosisWhen I was 20 years old, I was crying often and without reason. I traveled across Europe at that age, tears blurring...3 min read
Being Bipolar and... Organized! (Sort Of)Let's talk about the whirlwind of being bipolar and (DIS)organized. I've got 99 problems, and being bipolar and disorganized is most definitely...3 min read
Will I Ever Find the Right Bipolar Treatment?It was a Friday night the first time I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I was sitting in front of my computer...3 min read
Bipolar Disorder and the Biological Clock: How Routine Impacts Your Circadian RhythmConsistent daily routines are important for people with bipolar disorder. Biological processes that regulate daily body cycles (circadian rhythms) may not work...3 min read
Bipolar Disorder: Why Does It Feel Like No One Understands?I've often found living with mental illness to be a lonely thing. Much of that loneliness stems from the isolation of being...3 min read
Waiting For the Other Shoe to DropOne of my favorite expressions used to talk about bipolar is "waiting for the other shoe to drop." A little Googling informed...3 min read
Coping With Intrusive ThoughtsIntrusive thoughts are those uninvited mental interruptions that can be particularly overwhelming, especially when living with bipolar disorder. They don’t just show...2 min read
5 Things Not to Say to Someone with Bipolar DisorderI have been a professional mental health advocate for 14 years now, and I have a lot of experience hearing supportive and...3 min read
