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…
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…
The holiday season is my favorite time of year. October, November, and December are always so much fun for me. In September and October 2016, the stress was insurmountable in my life. I was doing my best to take care of myself each day, but it was not enough. With an illness like bipolar disorder,…
It’s a bad feeling when you need to do something, but you just don’t have the energy to do it. Do you feel exhausted? Tired? Fatigued? If you have ever experienced a depressive episode, you know what I am talking about. If you are or have ever felt this way, then you know how hard…