It’s the end of 2019 and with the new year quickly approaching I’ve been spending time reflecting. I’ve been thinking about all of my accomplishments from this year. There’s one that stands out more than all the others; I survived. Since 2012 I’ve had at least one suicide attempt each year. 2019 was the first […]
Read More Surviving 2019This past Sunday I attended church. I was invited by my uncle’s girlfriend and decided to go because she told me they’d be discussing mental health. While I wasn’t sure what to expect, I was thinking the pastor would be preaching “just pray and your mental illness will go away”. It’s common, especially in the […]
Read More Mental Health and the Place of WorshipLiving with bipolar disorder is like riding on a never-ending roller coaster. Some days I’m up, others I’m down. Sometimes I’m sitting at baseline. Even when I’m at baseline, I still have to make sure I’m taking care of myself and managing my illness. It’s not easy and even when things are great, I’m in […]
Read More Living With Bipolar Disorder – Life UpdateWhen I was 11 or 12, I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). At the time, this diagnosis seemed accurate but as the years passed, it seemed that something more was wrong. I switched therapists and psychiatrists countless times and they all said the same thing. My mom also voiced her concerns to them, […]
Read More Bipolar Disorder vs. DepressionWhen it comes to taking medication, there are usually a plethora of side effects associated with the medicine. It’s no different when you’re taking psychiatric medications like antidepressants and antipsychotics. I’ve been on medication for my mental health since age 11. I’ve stopped and started so many different meds that I’ve lost count. That being […]
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