Recognizing the Signs: Key Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder You Should Know

Before I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I was misdiagnosed with major depression. It’s extremely common for individuals with bipolar to be misdiagnosed with major depressive disorder. Unfortunately, this misdiagnosis led to receiving inadequate treatment, which prevented me from truly living. Prior to receiving the correct diagnosis, there were numerous signs I had bipolar disorder […]

How to Support Someone With Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that affects about 40 million across the world. The extreme changes in mood, energy, and activity levels make living with bipolar disorder a challenge. These symptoms can also be hard for loved ones looking to support someone with bipolar. Individuals with bipolar disorder need to learn how […]

My Biggest Accomplishment of 2023 Was Staying Alive When I Wanted to Die

A few weeks ago, during therapy, I casually mentioned that I felt like the only thing I accomplished this year was staying alive. The words rolled off my tongue without a second thought, and I began to beat myself up for not achieving “more”. I thought I’d have more, do more, and be more by […]

What It’s Like Being In A Psychiatric Hospital

I was blinded by the white lights as soon as I opened my eyes. I knew immediately where I was: the hospital. Here I was again after another failed suicide attempt. By this point, I knew the routine so well. Nurses would come in poking me with needles, doctors would ask me a million questions […]

Types of Bipolar Disorder

When I was first diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder, I was overwhelmed with a range of emotions. On one hand, I felt relieved to finally have a proper diagnosis. On the other hand, I was pissed at every psychiatrist and therapist who refused to listen to me and missed the signs. Once I pulled myself […]