*Photo by Jack Sharp on Unsplash Warning: possible triggers related to suicide, God, and spirituality. “How does God fit into all this, meaning dealing with bipolar disorder?” The answer to this question is very personal and is dependent on your personal belief system. I do not want to turn this into an article for, or against,…
What comes to mind when you think of “black sheep of the family?” To me, “black sheep” is a very loose label that carries with it a negative connotation, at least in my own experience. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” That saying no longer has merit like it…
Mania is at the top end of the bipolar spectrum. If you live with bipolar disorder type 1, I know you have experienced a manic episode. After all, it is part of the diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder. Living with bipolar disorder is an everyday battle that rages at all times. I have accepted that bipolar disorder does…
Warning possible trigger Bipolar disorder greatly impacts a person’s ability to make both short-term and long-term goals. Those of us living with bipolar disorder have a more difficult time making a goal and following through with them, compared to someone without bipolar disorder. A New Set Of Rules I wish I could follow the advice…
Hobbies are wonderful coping strategies to help manage the stress of everyday life. Today, I would like share my favorite top 5 hobbies that can improve your ability to manage your bipolar disorder. I am not saying that these are the only five hobbies that can help benefit you, because obviously there are countless hobbies in the…
Recently, my wife read a book called “Hidden Valley Road” by Robert Kolker, which is a true story about a family with multiple children living with schizophrenia. She mentioned parts of the storyline to me, and this triggered a question in my mind about the treatment for mental illness: How did we get here? In an effort…
This is a big question: Should I tell my significant other that I have bipolar disorder? Generally, there are three situations where this question arises: 1.) If you have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and are going into a relationship. 2.) If you are already in a committed relationship – not necessarily married – and diagnosed with bipolar disorder….
I have found that being a highly sensitive person is a trait of bipolar disorder. I have learned personally, and from my many friends living with bipolar disorder, that we have an enhanced ability to sense other people’s energies. Please stick with me for a moment before you dismiss this line of thinking. You can…
When managing a mental illness like bipolar disorder, it is always a good idea to stop, take a deep breath, and determine where you are in your journey. Find out where you are presently, so you know where you should be going. It is imperative that you learn the ins-and-outs of how your bipolar disorder manifests itself. Your…
*Photo by Mukul Wadhwa on Unsplash Whether or not you live with bipolar disorder, screen time has a tremendous influence on your life. These days, wherever you look, someone is plugged into an electronic device—whether it is a phone, computer, or tablet. When you look at the screen of an electronic device, you probably notice the bluish-white light…