I Don’t Want To Die
Im 30 now. I find myself very aware of the suicide rate for bipolar – 1 in 4 success, 1 in 2 attempt. You know what. I get it. I really feel like I get it. I’m not in an … Continue reading I Don’t Want To Die
Category: Bipolar Disorder
Walking the lines of Mania
Recently, I find myself stuck in between two emotional states of being. I am definitely “up”. that is to say that I am experiencing elevated moods, a decreased need for sleep and a heightened sense of creativity. However, this state … Continue reading Walking the lines of Mania
Dysphoric Mania
Stuck in a grey reality I have no energy, no time, no desire for anything, yet I so desperately need something I need to feel but what I need to feel needs to be more than this Smoking, drinking, music, … Continue reading Dysphoric Mania
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What is Bipolar Disorder
In this post I will attempt to describe, through my personal experiences, what bipolar disorder is. I am not a doctor or a form of mental health practitioner, but have lived with this disorder for many years. A Mood Disorder, … Continue reading What is Bipolar Disorder
When Someone Reaches Out To You (Revisited)
This post is now on YouTube I recently uploaded my first YouTube video addressing different techniques that can be used to make it easier to talk about mental health needs with people who have little or no understanding of the … Continue reading When Someone Reaches Out To You (Revisited)
Recognising Bipolar Disorder in Early Onset / Young Age
DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor, the content found in this post reflects my own experiences, research and discussions with psychiatrists during my own diagnosis. Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder, previously known as Manic Depression, is diagnosed through reaching a … Continue reading Recognising Bipolar Disorder in Early Onset / Young Age
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