motherhood
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 […]
Early Signs of Hypomania in Moms With Bipolar
Ever wake up after a full night of sleep only to feel unusually energized, talkative, or restless? For moms with bipolar disorder, these bursts of energy might be more than a temporary mood boost — they can be hypomania early signs in moms bipolar. Recognizing these signals early is crucial because what begins as increased […]
Parenting With Bipolar Disorder Without Guilt: You’re Doing Better Than You Think
Parenting with bipolar disorder without guilt is something that’s basically impossible to do. This blog post isn’t going to tell you some secret or something surrounding parenting with bipolar disorder without guilt. But hopefully what it gives you is hope and the feeling that you’re not going through this journey alone. You’re not on this […]
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 […]
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, […]
It’s Not Too Late! 100 Epic Summer Plans You Can Make Right Now
It might feel like it’s too late, and maybe you’re reading this thinking I’ve lost my marbles. And, if we’re being honest here, maybe I have. But as we get into the final month of summer holidays, let’s dive into some epic summer plans that you can get started on immediately. Regardless of what kind […]
Wait, It’s August Already? Where Did the Summer Go?
The sun is shining and it’s 8:02 am. But, I know what’s coming. We’re on the other side of the hump now. The days will gradually get shorter and shorter until there’s less than 8 hours of sunlight each day. It’s such a strange transition. The pressure to plan perfect summer activities can be crushing. […]
How To Talk To Your Kids About Bipolar Disorder
There are many important conversations that you need to have with your children as they grow up, but one that maybe doesn’t get talked about enough is how to talk to your kids about bipolar disorder. It can feel really daunting and even scary to talk about it with your children. It’s an illness that […]
What Living With Bipolar Looks Like Lately (It’s a Lot)
Hi! Thank you for stopping by here. Sorry it’s been a little while. In case you missed my last one, I’ll link it for you – Sleep With Bipolar Disorder. It has some helpful tips if you’re struggling with sleep. It’s absolutely vital to get quality sleep but even more so when you’re living with […]