Warning Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

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. Prior to receiving the correct diagnosis, there were numerous signs I had bipolar disorder that multiple therapists and psychiatrists missed. I’ve spoken before about how both my mom […]

12 Things I Want Others to Know About Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder has robbed me of so much. While the mood disorder is characterized by extreme ups and downs or highs and lows, there are various emotions intertwined within these highs and lows. Every time I try to explain to someone what it’s like to live with this disorder, I feel myself getting choked up. […]

How to Stop a Panic Attack

The first time I had a panic attack, I thought for sure I was dying. I remember it like it was yesterday. My mom and I were arguing, both screaming at the top of our lungs. Next thing I knew, I was gasping for air and hyperventilating. My heart was racing and the room was […]

5 Benefits of Meditation

I started meditating regularly back in 2019. It started off as a 30-day meditation challenge and turned into a lifestyle change. Prior to 2019, I’d meditated on and off a few times but it wasn’t something I stuck with. Once I started practicing meditation consistently, it transformed my life. Meditation has helped me ease my […]

6 Tips for Dating With Bipolar Disorder

During my last relationship, I wasted no time telling my new partner that I have bipolar disorder. I went into great detail during our first date about what my diagnosis meant. To some, disclosing that you have a mental illness on a first date is too soon. However, for me, the timing felt right. That […]