With Bipolar Disorder (BD) are we more inherently selfish? I have spoken with some fellow BD friends and we realized we have all been called selfish or self-centered. Is this a quality we share because of BD or just our… Read More ›
Bipolar
Renewed Vision
After taking some time to gather myself I have come back refreshed and renewed. Over the last two months I have taken the time to repair relationships with my family, spend more time with my family, and really look at… Read More ›
Life After A Depressive Swing
Having had about a week to recover from a significant depressive episode I have realized a few things. When I am in depressive swings I am completely irrational. I am driven by dark emotion that consumes me. Perhaps you have… Read More ›
Suicide
**TRIGGER WARNING** What a week it has been. Before I go into what all happened I want to warn you this post is about a suicide attempt. If this is a trigger for you I recommend you stop reading. I… Read More ›
Dealing with Anxiety
Anxiety can be crippling. It can quickly shut you down and make any decision making processes nearly impossible. People say, “oh just take a breath it will be okay”. If only it were that easy. I used to take Xanax… Read More ›
Regaining Trust
The days before I was medicated I may have done some crazy things. I know I did. When I was manic I was quite the party animal. I was unreliable and hard to deal with if I wasn’t getting my… Read More ›
Bipolar and Gun Control
*Warning* This may be a possible trigger conversation for some people. Gun control has become a hop topic as of late. With the school shootings it seems like everyone is looking for more gun control. The thing is, in most… Read More ›
Anxiety and Bipolar
Do you ever have those days when the thought of going to the store is so overwhelming that you start feeling like you can’t fit in your skin? You get hot (yet your finger tips and toes are freezing), anxious,… Read More ›
“Those” Days
Today is one of those days. You know, you aren’t in a depressive state but you just feel drained. Every limb is lead. Your brain feels foggy. Motivation is an elusive mistress who is not returning your calls. You want… Read More ›
Bipolar Treatment and Non-Compliance
Did you take your meds today? Ever had someone ask you that question flippantly because you aren’t in the best of moods? People who may or may not know you have Bipolar Disorder can ask this question not meaning anything… Read More ›