Successfully living with Chronic Illness, Bipolar and Familial Mediterranean Fever
Like most illnesses, Bipolar disorder will only get worse if not properly treated. Let's be honest, though, treating manic depression correctly involves a lot of trial and error. The drug cocktail that works for you might send someone else into hypomania. There is some good news, though. You can improve your bipolar life. While not … Continue reading 11 Simple Ways To Improve Your Bipolar Life
So, I'm bipolar. You probably suspected, based on the name of my blog. Being such often means living in a very different world than what most people see. This is especially true when you are in a bipolar relationship, but there is hope that you can be successful. This article lists seven things you can … Continue reading Bipolar Musings: Riding in Chaos on the Relationship Carousel
Hello, world. Today is one of those days. If you have a mental illness or live with chronic illness, you will know what I mean by that. For those of you that may not understand right away, I will attempt to use my bipolar brain to explain it meaningfully. This has been a tough week. … Continue reading Bipolar Musings: Chronic Illness Adventures and Running Into Walls
Everyone wants to be happy. For most people, it is one of their top goals. When you live with a mental illness like bipolar disorder, the quest for happiness seems that much harder. No one can wave a magic wand and make you happy. Wouldn't it be wonderful if they could? Instead, happiness usually takes some … Continue reading How To Be Happier: Change Your Mental Illness Perspective
Panic attack! Have you ever had one? If so, you know that few things in life can be as unpleasant or scary, especially the first time you have one. When I was in the hospital many years ago now, they compared a panic attack to a tornado or vortex. What may start as a small … Continue reading Bipolar Musings: What a Panic Attack Feels Like
Hearing a doctor tell you that you have Bipolar Disorder can be one of the most overwhelming experiences of your life. If your thoughts weren't racing already, those words will send them into high gear. Don't panic. You can survive manic-depressive disorder and learn to live with it successfully. Bipolar gets a fair amount of … Continue reading 15 Top Books You Need to Survive Bipolar Disorder
I have agonized a little about sharing this poem. It's been on my mind quite a bit, especially with the recent celebrity suicides dominating the news headlines. The poem is dark, so it may not be the best read for everyone, especially if you are already feeling down and depressed. However, my number one purpose … Continue reading The End – A Poem From Rock Bottom
It is inevitable. You are going to fall down. We all do. It's impossible to completely avoid. But you don't have to stay down. You can get back on your feet. While physical falls are problematic, most often the falls that are the hardest to get up from are mental or emotional. It may be … Continue reading How To Succeed and Get Back on Your Feet: 15 Inspirational Quotes
What to Do When a Loved One Has a Mental Illness It was a few minutes before midnight. The middle-aged couple was coming home from a fundraiser. Several emergency vehicles had passed them, but they paid them little attention. They lived in the city after all. As they neared their home, the wife was first … Continue reading What to Do When a Loved One Has a Mental Illness
You know one. You probably know more than one. If you really thought about it, you might know a dozen or more, and wonder why men don't get help. Who are they? Men suffering from depression or another mental illness. If you know me, that’s one you know right there. Except I got help. Disclaimer: I … Continue reading Why Men Don’t Get Help
