Things Unsaid: Bipolar Relationships
How do you cope with the things unsaid bipolar relationships? The things that weigh you down. Tie a chain to your heart and bolt itself to an anchor that can never be pried apart. The things that you needed to hear. The things you wanted to say. The things you couldn’t bring yourself to say […]
7 Books To Read If You Really Want To Understand Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is one of those things people think they understand. That is until they realize there’s so much more to it than mood swings or dramatic TV portrayals. The truth is, living with bipolar can be messy, complicated, exhausting, and sometimes even inspiring. And while a quick Google search will give you the basics, […]
Early Warning Signs of Bipolar Disorder You Shouldn’t Ignore
Catching the early warning signs of bipolar disorder you shouldn’t ignore can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure what’s normal and what’s not. But paying attention to small shifts—like changes in sleep, energy, or mood—can help you or someone you love get support before things spiral. Early Warning Signs of Bipolar Disorder When it […]
The Quiet Days In Bipolar Disorder
What People Don’t See: The Quiet Days in Between When most people think of bipolar disorder, they imagine dramatic highs and crushing lows—the manic episodes filled with frenetic energy, racing thoughts, and impulsive decisions, followed by depressive crashes that sap all motivation and joy. These extremes are certainly real, but they are only part of […]
A Broken Plate
A broken plate. A shattered soul. A scream that filled the room as I lay at it’s mercy. As I attempt to wrap my head around the massive change that they’re about to place on me. Months and months of exhaustion, hopelessness, confusion, feelings of worthlessness, all leading up to this. This moment that is […]
Living With Bipolar Disorder – A Poem
You’re too much.You’re too extreme.Why do you have so many emotions?You cry too often.You’re far too loud.Why can’t you seem to find a middle?You color too bright.You write too much.Why can’t you just be like others? You anticipate so much.You worry about it all.Why can’t you just calm down? If I could just calm down,Don’t […]
What Is Bipolar Disorder? Breaking Down Mania, Hypomania, and Depression
If you’ve ever wondered “what is bipolar disorder?” or questions whether or not you had bipolar disorder symptoms, you’ve found yourself the right article. Maybe you already know the types of bipolar disorder or bipolar disorder symptoms, but you haven’t heard it the way that I’m putting it today. So, buckle up. We’re diving into […]
Coping and Growing with Bipolar Disorder
Letting go is hard, but letting go of things when you have bipolar disorder? I think that’s an entirely different level. You can have all the complex bipolar disorder coping strategies right at your feet but the reality is bipolar disorder is rooted in our emotions and moods, so because of the nature of it, […]
When Body Image Insecurities Meet Bipolar Disorder: My Personal Story
Is there something you feel insecure about despite trying to overcome it? I feel like I get in a vicious mental circle trying to get through it. My insecurities spark ruminating thoughts and before I know it, the demons are knocking at my door. Well, they’re not even knocking. They’re breaking the door down and […]
Trapped in Your Head? How to Break Free from Ruminating Thoughts in Bipolar Disorder
Ever feel like your brain is stuck on repeat, replaying the same worries, regrets, or “what if” scenarios over and over? If you live with bipolar disorder, you might know this all too well. And even if you’re the best at how to recognize and manage bipolar triggers, these types of mental loops can be […]