Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Bipolaretaeus I’m writing this in an attempt to give hope to those of us who battle mental illness. It stems from my insight over the years from coping with trauma, three suicide attempts, a diagnosis of Bipolar (type 1) and ADHD. Also it comes from what to expect through Continue Reading
By bipolaretaeus To say I’m very disappointed is an absolute understatement. Devastated. I haven’t tried to take my own life for a few years now and thought all was in control, however this weekend it all exploded and I ended up in A&E for emergency physical treatment. **** I have Continue Reading
By bipolaretaeus Having a diagnosis of Bipolar Affective Disorder and being a mental health nurse comes with challenges. Without bipolar, it does anyway. I went into nursing because of my constant exposure to mental illness in my family, in me and some of my friends. I wanted, and still want, Continue Reading
By bipolaretaeus ‘Deciding to live’ is a journal entry I wrote at 4 am, during a crisis in 2014. It transpired I was experiencing a mixed episode, diagnosed very soon after this in hospital. I thought I’d posted this already, just realised I hadn’t, so thought I would. I find Continue Reading
By bipolaretaeus Really love this way of mindfulness thinking. It’s comforting 🙂 If you didn’t know, this is written by a 13th century poet called Jallaluddin Rumi about life’s journey. I’m sure we can all relate and learn something? The Guest House: Poem (Meaning and Interpretation) In The Guest House, Rumi Continue Reading
By bipolaretaeus This is a child living through trauma. You wouldn’t have known. She smiled at everyone and wanted acceptance. This child’s first overdose was at 18 months old. This child’s mother had a mental illness and struggled and felt isolated. She didn’t realise her daughter would take that first Continue Reading
By bipolaretaeus Before this most recent severe depression (and lesser episodes/cycling in between) I had a manic episode with mixed features which landed me my first acute admission to a psychiatric hospital. It was the most terrifying moment of my life. I’d never had one before and it came on with no Continue Reading