What picture comes to mind when you hear that someone mentally ill self-medicates? My mind immediately forms a mental image of an individual who is drunk or high. Most people use the term self-medicate to describe someone mentally ill who uses alcohol and drugs to manage their … [Read more...] about Seven Ways the Mentally Ill Self-Medicate
Bipolar Coping Strategies
Coping with bipolar is not a one size fits all remedy. These blog posts discuss the positive and negative ways people cope with bipolar disorder. They also share my tried-and-true strategies for living a fuller, more balanced life as you navigate bipolar disorder.
4 Reasons Music Is Therapeutic
It was bound to happen sooner or later—me writing a post about music. Anyone who knows me can tell you music go-to therapeutic pursuit and my happy place. I have always loved live music, but about ten years ago I became that girl—the one that goes to all the concerts! And I mean … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Music Is Therapeutic