The Truth About Bipolar Disorder and Impulsive Spending
My relationship with money began a long time ago. But, it was always turbulent. I’ve never been someone who is particularly good with money. Of course now I know about bipolar impulsive spending and understand more about the impact my bipolar disorder has on my entire life, but before this, there were many purchases, hobbies […]
Do I Have Bipolar Disorder Quiz & More
Many people wonder at some point: “Do I have bipolar disorder?” Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects mood, energy levels, sleep patterns, and behavior. Some people experience dramatic mood swings, while others live with quieter cycles of depression, hypomania, or bursts of high energy that can be easy to overlook. If you’ve […]
What I Worry My Children Will Notice About My Bipolar
Sometimes I catch my reflection in the mirror and notice the way the exhaustion looks on my face. I stand there for a second, almost as if I don’t recognize the woman staring back at me. Who is she? When was the last time she brushed her hair? The fine lines start making their appearance […]
The Fear of Feeling “Too Good”
Sometimes the scariest symptom of bipolar disorder isn’t depression—it’s the moment you start to feel too good. After all, bipolar disorder is a sickness that uses joy and happiness to derail your life. Not just sadness. It’s a disease of questioning, self-monitoring and never truly being able to trust whatever it is you’re feeling. The […]
I’m Tired of Apologizing for My Bipolar Disorder
Living with bipolar disorder is hard on so many levels, but one thing that I find truly exhausting is the feeling of having to apologise for everything. Now before I dive into that let me preface this by saying my husband doesn’t make me feel this way and this is all an internal dialogue that […]
Is Bipolar Disorder a Superpower? My Honest Truth
We’ve all heard it – “bipolar is a superpower”. “It makes you so creative and productive.” But honestly, few things piss me off as much as hearing this. I think it’s great that so many people can imagine the illness in a positive light, but isn’t it bypassing the real, heavy darkness that encompasses bipolar […]
Want Fewer Mood Swings? Start With These 3 Daily Basics
We all know that living with bipolar disorder absolutely sucks. It’s draining and energy-consuming, and it makes you question the purpose of life more often than not. But today isn’t about that. Though there are several other blog posts I’ve written about exactly that, today is for turning surviving into thriving. I’m sharing bipolar disorder […]
Think It’s Bipolar? It Might Be Borderline — Here’s How to Tell
If you’ve ever wondered whether you have bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder (BPD), you’re not alone. These two mental health conditions share overlapping symptoms — intense mood swings, impulsivity, suicidal thoughts, relationship struggles — and they are frequently confused, even by professionals. But here’s the truth: Getting the diagnosis wrong can delay the right […]
Surprising Hot Takes I Have About Bipolar Disorder
Unpopular opinions, uncomfortable truths, and real talk from lived experience. There’s a version of bipolar disorder that the internet loves. It’s neat. It’s inspirational. It’s often wrapped in soft language and tidy recovery arcs. And then there’s the version people actually live with, the messy, inconvenient, misunderstood, and rarely discussed honestly. This article is not […]
How To Make A Bipolar Disorder Routine That Actually Helps
If you live with bipolar disorder, you’ve probably heard it a hundred times: “You just need a better routine.” But what no one tells you is that most routines are designed for neurotypical brains, not for mood disorders that affect energy, sleep, motivation, and executive functioning. A bipolar disorder routine shouldn’t feel punishing, overwhelming, or […]