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 ›
Medications
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 ›
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 ›
When Bipolar Meets Bipolar
I have a family member who is also bipolar. He chooses to self-medicate instead of seeking traditional therapies. He believes he is above seeing a therapist and that he knows enough to successfully self-medicate himself. This is really difficult for… Read More ›
The Past: Life Lesson or Life Sentence?
One of my depressive triggers is the past being thrown in my face or held over my head. It frustrates me, belittles me, defeats me, and makes me feel cornered. We all have things in our past we wish we… Read More ›