Living with a chronic illness like bipolar disorder is exhausting and sometimes overwhelming. This is especially true if you proactively manage your illness. It takes an enormous amount of time and energy to take steps to manage each day. This is something that someone without bipolar disorder oftentimes cannot fully grasp. That being said, you…
In 2017, I started my blog The Bipolar Battle. That was my official start to advocating for those of us with bipolar disorder. At the time, I was unaware that what I was doing was considered advocating. Not until later did I learn I was a mental-health advocate, specifically for bipolar disorder. At the end…
At The Bipolar Battle, we like to support anything that combats stigma. Colorectal care is a subject most do not like to talk about, but it affects so many people. Here, I want to discuss some anorectal care products that I feel could provide you with relief. Without further ado, I would like to discuss the…
Stress is something we all have to deal with. We have control over how we react to stress. Whether we conquer this stress positively or negatively will directly impact our quality of life. Our bodies react to stress in the same way–whether it’s good stress or bad stress. Our body doesn’t differentiate between the two. I…
It seems like we can all use a little more money, right? When I was younger, my father used to tell me that cutting expenses was one of the best ways to free up money in your budget. Of course, you can always earn more money by taking a job offer elsewhere or requesting a…
If you live with bipolar disorder, you undoubtedly understand how it feels when a manic episode (referred to as a “hypomanic episode” in type 2) sneaks up on you. Those are some symptoms you may feel when mania seizes your thoughts. Your individual symptomology may be different, but you get the idea. With a manic…
You can successfully treat and manage your bipolar disorder by taking healthy steps. There are countless examples and ways to do this, but I will share with you five things I do to help manage my bipolar disorder. The first action I took, even before implementing these five strategies, was taking personal responsibility for my…
Consistency is the foundation for growth. Have you ever made a goal to start something new, for example working out, only to get derailed before you even begin? A common and popular goal at the start of the new year is to start working out more. As a former personal trainer, I saw it time…
It is sometimes difficult to talk about bipolar disorder (or mental illness). People usually cannot relate, unless they’ve been there before. There really is not enough content about the causes and consequences of having a mental health problem. That said, I am happy to lead the charge for folks with bipolar disorder. Below, I have…