My Misdiagnosis StoryI distinctly remember one Friday night 26 years ago. I remember it because of all the tears shed in front of my...reactions
Cue the Blues: Seasonal Depressive Shifts in Bipolar DisorderLiving with bipolar disorder can be a challenge at any time of year. But when the seasons shift, things can get even...reactions
Dealing 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...reactions
Choosing Medication for Stability and PeaceI remember the day I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder vividly. It was a mix of relief and confusion, a moment where...reactions
"The Lost Years": Before Diagnosis and RecoveryI needed a good cry for quite a long time. I thought I was ready. It turns out you can plan a...reactions
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...reactions
Medication is the Foundation of RecoveryNo one wants to move back in with their parents at 30 - no one. Oftentimes, this actually turns out to be...reactions
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...reactions
Why Are You Crying? How to Fight WeepinessWhen I'm depressed, I cry all the time. I cry at the drop of an eyelash, it seems. Psychiatrists typically call this...reactions
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...reactions
When Bipolar Meets ADHDImpulsivity. Excess energy. Irritability. Trouble concentrating. Does this sound like you are cycling into mania/hypomania? Depression? Or is it attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?...reactions
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...reactions
Thank You, BipolarGrocery stores are overwhelming. Big, bright, full of people and noise. You go in with a list and come out grumbling with...reactions
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...reactions
5 Things I Wish I Knew When Diagnosed With Bipolar DisorderThe day of diagnosis is intimidating and scary for most. Personally? I was pretty relieved when I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder...reactions
After a Diagnosis Of Bipolar Disorder...Everyone seems to have a slightly different relationship to their diagnosis with bipolar disorder. I know that when I was diagnosed over...reactions
I Have Bipolar Disorder. Am I A Good Person?Am I a good person? Are you a good person? I find these questions are often asked because bipolar disorder can cause...reactions
Bipolar and Anxiety: Walking the TightropeIdentifying myself with bipolar disorder often feels like walking a high-wire tightrope. On one side, I never want mental illness to be...reactions
Bipolar Disorder: Am I Happy Or Manic?Few things are more confusing than trying to figure out if you're happy or experiencing euphoria. Some of us people with bipolar...reactions
Navigating Bipolar Disorder With Other Health Conditions"I know what you have," my internist said when he saw me sitting in the waiting room. "Let me get settled and...reactions
