I recently wrote a post about wanting to come off my medication to feel manic as I had been struggling with these thoughts for a little while, and they are not getting easier. I will try to explain more clearly … Continue reading Bipolar Medication Honest Experiences
In this post I outline all the methods I use to manage the symptoms of mental illness and take steps towards recovery. This will be similar to my Coping With Bipolar Mixed Episodes post but more aimed at mental illness … Continue reading Managing Menatal Illness through Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Suffering with mental illness is difficult enough without the common and frequent periods where we reach out for help, from a loved one, a professional, an acquaintance and we are left feeling completely invalidated. I wrote recent posts ranting about … Continue reading What to say to someone with Mental Health needs
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My History Throughout my adolescence I struggled with undiagnosed bipolar disorder developing, causing intense mood fluctuations and difficult to manage symptoms. I spent countless hours researching to discover what was wrong with me and eventually found information on Bipolar Disorder. … Continue reading 13 Signs of Bipolar Disorder
In this post I share my experience being “misdiagnosed” with borderline personality disorder over bipolar disorder. Background – my experiences leading up to seeking help. As I believe I have already stated around April of 2016 I started becoming consumed … Continue reading How a mixed episode got me misdiagnosed – bipolar vs borderline personality disorder
(Disclaimer: This post was written during. mixed episode before I had the diagnosis and treatment for bipolar disorder. I am keeping the post unedited to share the true reality of how this frustrating disorder can make you feel.) Bipolar rant! … Continue reading Bipolar Rant! Stop Giving Me Terrible Advice
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