Bad mental health days. We all have them, but when you live with bipolar disorder, it adds another dimension to the struggle. Are you not sure what a bonafide bad mental health day looks like? Read on and see if you can relate. You overslept because you forgot to set your alarm. … [Read more...] about Seven Strategies to Improve a Bad Mental Health Day
An Honest Look at the Iconic Book, An Unquiet MInd
This post contains affiliate links. Read the full disclosure here. Welcome to the April edition of the Bipolar Book Club. This month I am reviewing Kay Redfield Jamison’s iconic book, An Unquiet Mind. If you are new to the Bipolar Book Club, here’s a little background … [Read more...] about An Honest Look at the Iconic Book, An Unquiet MInd
Surviving Bipolar and Mania: What You Need to Know
This post contains affiliate links. Read the full disclosure here. Today I have the privilege of sharing the story of Tommy’s personal experience navigating bipolar disorder and mania. Like many people who have bipolar disorder, Tommy's psychiatrist initially … [Read more...] about Surviving Bipolar and Mania: What You Need to Know
Bipolar and Faith: Tattooing Scripture on Your Heart
Bipolar and faith go hand in hand for me. If I didn’t have an abiding faith in God, I am not sure I would still be alive. I don't understand how people navigate bipolar disorder without Jesus Christ firmly at the center of their lives. I don’t remember a time when I didn’t … [Read more...] about Bipolar and Faith: Tattooing Scripture on Your Heart
The Ugly Truth About Mania: 3 Reasons I Hate It
Mania. The symptom of bipolar disorder that keeps people coming back for more. How do I describe mania? Mania is when my brain is like a car traveling at 100 miles per hour, and it feels like all the cylinders are firing at maximum capacity. An elaborate fireworks display is … [Read more...] about The Ugly Truth About Mania: 3 Reasons I Hate It