When I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, no one was more surprised than I was. Depression was always my personal demon. The highs of bipolar disorder were conspicuously absent from my symptoms. How do I describe depression? It feels like I am walking through quicksand, and … [Read more...] about 3 Things You Should Never Say to Someone Who Is Depressed
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Surviving Multiple Mental Illness Diagnoses: What You Need to Know
Today I have the privilege of sharing the story of Annalise’s personal struggles with multiple mental illness diagnoses. Her story is a familiar one because she is one of many who was given an initial diagnosis that was later refined because of ongoing symptoms. I think it’s … [Read more...] about Surviving Multiple Mental Illness Diagnoses: What You Need to Know