I realise that is has been a very long time since I have written something new, it has been three years since I was diagnosed as bipolar. Many things have changes and many have not. In this post I will attempt to … Continue reading 3 Years In – Life As A Bipolar
Reaching out about mental health problems is extremely difficult, but it is also extremely difficult to be on the receiving end. Especially if, like most, you don’t know what you can do or say and don’t want to do the … Continue reading What NOT To Do When Someone Reaches Out To You – Mental Health
Disclaimer– this post was written during a mixed episode (see what is a mixed episode) and therefore presents a viewpoint of such. I leave this unedited. I see this all the time in YouTube videos, suicide prevention campaigns and all … Continue reading Stop Telling Me That I Am Not Alone – Bipolar Frustration Rant
In this post I will be sharing a run down of symptoms I start to experience in the early stages of depression. So a bit of background. I haven’t posted in ages, I’ve had either nothing or too much to … Continue reading The Early Stages of Depression
I haven’t written much recently, for months now. There has been a lot going on in my life, my relationship ended and my job has become highly stressful. I have moved out and had to adjust to a change of … Continue reading Shame and Mental Illness
I see so much information available online about the symptoms and diagnosis, and even medicinal treatment of bipolar disorder. This is really useful information, however I find little is said about what it is like living day to day with … Continue reading Living With Bipolar Disorder
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