Have you ever heard the darkness whispering your name | Beckoning your illness to wake up and play a game? | The battle against my own mind.
Bipolar Poem
Bipolar Poem: She’s lying in her bed / Still breathing but she’s wishing she was dead / She’s dancing round the place / The biggest smile across her face…
Bipolar Disorder: What you need to know
Over the years I’ve been faced with many of the same questions, wild opinions, and rude statements from family members, friends, and even strangers.
Bipolar Disorder: Medications
Some people do great on some medications, and other people do better on others. It is important to work closely with your doctor.
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.
Know Thy Limits – Stress in the Workplace
We can’t evade stress in our careers or our lives. Life is stressful. We have our health and costs to manage, bills to pay, people we love to care for.
Having Bipolar Disorder – It Creates An Invisible Wall
It’s terribly frustrating at times to know that I want to do something, but there is just this wall between me and my brain and just about everything else.
Your Meds and Your Body
We all react differently to meds. What is the worst side effect you have ever experienced? Did you give it up or stick with it?
Living with bipolar type 2
I am living with bipolar type 2. When I see the light surrounding me, I can make irrational decisions. And then I fall back down.
Bipolar, borderline and anxious
While people are supportive about my anxiety and bipolar, borderline carries stigma. It’s wrong that certain disorders are accepted and others are not.