When I was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I was not familiar with the term “psychosis” or “psychotic break.” My guess is that my doctors did not want to explain it to me while I was full-blown manic and right in the middle of a psychotic break. How can you tell someone who has lost touch…
When you are diagnosed with bipolar disorder, it can bring up a host of questions. One of the questions can be, “Who am I as a person?” It may sound silly at first, but it is a legitimate question. After all, I am a completely different person when I am manic and a whole other…
*Photo by Sinitta Leunen on Unsplash If you want to successfully manage your bipolar disorder once and for all, you need to make it a top priority to protect your sleep. Sleep is a gauge to help you determine your level of stability and overall ability to function. It can also be a big trigger…
If you look around the world today, you will notice there are not enough psychiatrists and other medication-prescribing professionals to handle the demands of patients. The demand for these doctors is greatly increasing, and the supply of resources is not keeping up. Pre COVID-19, there was already a shortage of resources to help support those…
Living with bipolar disorder amplifies the stress of everyday life. Not only that, but living with bipolar disorder adds a whole new level of stress. From my personal experience, this leads to more frustrations. Those individuals who do not live with a mental illness feel the so-called “normal” impact of daily stress. Bipolar disorder adds…
*Photo by Alexandra Gorn on Unsplash Insomnia is annoying. If you live with bipolar disorder, too little sleep can potentially trigger a mood episode. Those of us living with bipolar disorder will have issues with sleeplessness at some point in our lives. Insomnia plagues a large portion of the population and is hard to combat. It…
Kids are a huge blessing. I knew early on in life that I wanted to be a father. When I learned that I had bipolar disorder, however, I questioned the whole idea of being a father. If I Have Kids Of My Own, Will I Pass On Bipolar Disorder To Them? I did research years ago to…
When you live with a mental illness like bipolar disorder, your ability to function can take a big hit. This is especially true if you are newly diagnosed or have not found the right combination of medication yet. When your ability to function decreases, your quality of life will ultimately suffer. Bipolar disorder directly impacts…
My perception of bipolar disorder has changed and evolved throughout the years. With advancements in medical science, public perception, and my personal lived experience, this makes complete sense. I used to see my experience as solely a fight. I fight the bipolar battle on a daily basis. Period. However, this view has evolved into something…
I would like to speak with you about one of the top ways to improve how you manage your bipolar disorder – one that does not involve medication. I believe medication needs to be a part of an overall treatment plan to help improve your quality of life. However, there are other ways to help get…