In this post I will be sharing a run down of symptoms I start to experience in the early stages of bipolar depression. So a bit of background. I haven’t posted in ages, I’ve had either nothing or too much … Continue reading The Early Stages of Depression
Experiences with Mixed Episodes Mixed episodes are, for me, the worst thing about Bipolar Disorder. Yet I experience them more regularly than mania or depression alone, even on medication. What is a Mixed Episode A mixed episode, or episode with … Continue reading Experiences with Mixed Episodes
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
In this post I will attempt to describe the day to day life of somebody going into the bipolar mood episode, hypomania. Last night I couldn’t sleep. My mind was too busy, I was too interested in what I was … Continue reading Coming Up – A Day In The Life Of Hypomania
Mania is most commonly associated with feelings of joy and euphoria, an elevated mood is the terminology, people think Mania is all fun and games all the time. It is not, there is a dark side to Mania which includes … Continue reading Anger in Mania
Mania, the incredible feeling of euphoria, energy and spirituality is something I have deeply missed since starting bipolar medication. Despite wanting this whole time to be stable, now that I am I miss the highs of Mania. Medication and Mania … Continue reading Addicted to Mania
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