Some people do great on some medications, and other people do better on others. It is important to work closely with your doctor.
Self Advocacy is Important for Quality Mental Health Care & Quality of Life
There was nobody else to speak up for me. So I learned that I am my own best advocate and need to trust my instincts more.
Bipolar Disorder: What Causes it?
There’s no known cause of bipolar disorder. Genes, biology and stress are all possible factors. But you can manage the disorder and manage its risks.
Medicine as Management, Not as a Cure
Medicines used for psychiatric care are not like antibiotics. They don’t cure your illness – they help manage the symptoms.
Bipolar Disorder: What is it?
Bipolar Disorder: What is it? People experience extreme ‘high’ moods and ‘low’ moods called mania and depression. A proper diagnosis is essential.
Mental Health Puzzle
I wish there were a way to guarantee my mental health were cared for so I didn’t have to worry so much so often. At least it seems taken care of for now.
Getting Your Mental Illness Diagnosis
What I would do differently and what I wish I had been told before getting my mental health diagnosis