When it comes to raising awareness for mental illness, it’s the little things we do that make a big difference in people’s lives.
My book Balancing Your Bipolar is now live on Amazon! It has been a crazy few months and many things have changed since the last time I posted. I have been busy with the book but I hope to be posti…
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I was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 back in 2016. Several times I have questioned the validity of this diagnosis and each time my professionals have reminded me that I’ve experienced both hypomania and depressive symptoms. I used to argue with them but after one incident in September 2019 I have come to
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Is the narcissist in your life ignoring you? If you feel frustrated by their immature actions, you’re not alone. Narcissists are notorious for manipulating people, and ignoring is just another strategy they use to trigger emotional reactions. Narcissists ignore you for many reasons, all of which have to do with power, control, and self-preservation Most
Words are powerful, and when we are careless about them with someone living with bipolar, we can easily shatter self-esteem or motivation for recovery.
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100 memes about bipolar and anxiety that make me laugh because I can relate to so many of them!
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