patient experience

The Importance of Exercising Regularly for People With Bipolar Disorder

The Importance of Exercising Regularly for People With Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that can be managed with the help of medication and therapy. But did you know that exercise is also an important part of managing bipolar disorder? Exercise releases endorphins, which have mood-boosting effects. They can help to improve your energy levels, sleep quality, and overall mood. If you’re living with bipolar disorder, make sure to add regular exercise to your treatment plan!
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Taylor Swift’s Anti-Hero and How It Connects to My Bipolar

Taylor Swift’s Anti-Hero and How It Connects to My Bipolar

Bipolar disorder sometimes makes you connect to a song on another plane. This is how Taylor Swift’s Anti-Hero affected me.
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The Positive Parts of Day Two in a Psychiatric Care Center
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The Positive Parts of Day Two in a Psychiatric Care Center

This post tells the story of the things I learned during my second day in a psychiatric hospital and the people I met. It’s an honest account of what it was like, written with the hope that it will help others who are going through something similar. If you’re struggling with mental illness, know that you’re not alone. There is hope, and there is help.
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Day 2 in a Psychiatric Hospital: Adjusting to a New Reality (Part 9)

Day 2 in a Psychiatric Hospital: Adjusting to a New Reality (Part 9)

I’m open about my bipolar disorder, and I want to share what happened on my second day in the psychiatric hospital. It was challenging, but I faced it head-on with courage and strength. If you’re struggling with a mental illness, know that you’re not alone. There is hope, and you can get through this.

Chronic Illness Has Turned Me Into a Liar

Chronic Illness Has Turned Me Into a Liar

Living with a mental illness is hard. It’s something that I’m not ashamed to talk about because it’s part of who I am. This post talks about the truth about living with a mental illness and how it can turn your life upside down. Despite everything, there is still hope.
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