What a Bipolar Manic Episode Looks Like

I’m not sure when I experienced my first manic episode but after I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a lot of the behaviors I exhibited in the past began making sense. Over time I became self-aware and could identify when I was having a manic episode. Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme highs (mania) and […]

How to Practice Self-love When You’re Depressed

This past week I’ve been in a deep depression and it has caused feelings of worthlessness and not being good enough to surface. For years I’ve struggled off and on with loving and even liking myself. I’ve treated myself like shit both mentally and physically. In my blog post “A Journey to Self-Love”, I discussed […]

When to Disclose Your Mental Illness to Someone You’re Dating

I’ve always been open about living with mental illness with anyone I’m romantically involved with. In my last relationship, I told him after our first date that I struggle with bipolar disorder. I’m sure many people would advise against this but the fact that I live with mental illness is not something I hide. I […]

What I Want Others to Know About Bipolar Disorder

Living with bipolar disorder is the equivalent of being on a never-ending rollercoaster ride. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by extreme ups and downs or highs and lows. The highs are known as mania and the lows are known as depression. Various emotions make up the mood swings. These mood swings are also […]

The 8 Best Mental Health Apps

Many of us struggle daily with our mental health. These days, technology has made it so that mental health resources are available on our phones. There are a plethora of apps we can download that are geared towards helping to manage our mental health. These apps offer resources and techniques that are effective and affordable. […]