In April 2018, Mariah Carey announced to the world that she has been battling bipolar disorder type 2. In fact, she was first diagnosed back in 2001. Like many who live with bipolar disorder, she did not come to terms with her diagnosis right away. Until recently I lived in denial and isolation and in…
Jason Bee wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the movie Donovan. It is an amazing character-driven film about the triumph of the human spirit. Specifically, the story is about a man trying to manage his bipolar disorder. In light of his recent divorce, he aims to be a good father to his son. I don’t…
People always ask me about my exercise habits. I’ve decided to share my 4 exercise habits with you. My Health And Wellness Program When it comes to the side effects of medications, weight gain is one that I can no longer handle. I went to school to be a personal trainer. In 2007, I received…
Am I Really A “Sissy” For Following My Wellness And Treatment Plan? I recently posted a video on Facebook talking about breaking the stigma of pill shaming. I rarely use Facebook like the other social media platforms. This was an exception because the video perfectly depicted my thoughts. Fast forward to the next day and…
Recently, I have had several questions about the operation of my blog. I will answer those questions here and hopefully shed some light on the subject. 1) What is your blogging schedule like, and how does it work living with bipolar disorder? Originally, I published blog posts twice a week on Monday and Thursday. After…
Bipolar depression is similar to unipolar depression, but there are two main differences. It generally takes bipolar depression longer to get under control, and it rarely responds to traditional treatments. The DSM is a diagnostic manual to help doctors diagnose a mental illness like bipolar disorder. A bipolar depressive episode must have four of the…
Focusing on helping others can give your life purpose. If you have bipolar disorder, the idea of helping another person takes on new meaning. If you have an extreme case of bipolar disorder, it may not work. Find Your Purpose By Volunteering Living with bipolar disorder, I constantly seek out ways of bringing meaning to my already…
It does not matter your religious affiliation or what you believe—the holiday spirit is in every one of us. Each year, I look forward to the holiday season. It brings me great joy, and I look forward to it every year. However, this is also a time that increases my anxiety. Let me give you…
November 9, 2017, at Noon Eastern time, was my inaugural debut on the radio show, Moments of Clarity. I had the distinct pleasure and honor of speaking with Tiffany Werhner. She hosts Moments of Clarity, on her weekly radio show. I spoke with Tiffany about living with bipolar disorder and how to help educate others….
I have the distinct pleasure of introducing my first guest blogger on The Bipolar Battle – Conor Bezane. This is his story about being dually diagnosed. Here is Conor’s story… In the winter of 2012, my family held an intervention for me, bringing to light the fact that I have a problem with alcohol. Even…