Growing up, I was often surrounded by peers who struggled with their mental health. I talked with friends about their depression and anxiety. They’d express to me how alone they felt and how they felt like they couldn’t tell their families. I was battling with my own mental illness and felt alone in a house […]
Read More Addressing Mental Health Stigma in the Black CommunityBipolar anger has been defined by individuals living with the condition as impulsive, intense, and explosive. It causes people to act in ways they normally wouldn’t. While anger isn’t necessarily a symptom of bipolar disorder, studies show people with bipolar disorder experience intense anger and aggression. Growing up, I recall several moments where my anger completely […]
Read More Bipolar disorder and Anger: How to CopeJournal Prompt #1 In what areas of your life are you hurting? What is in need of healing? Grab your notebook and pen/pencil and answer these two questions. Be honest with yourself as you sit and ponder on what areas of you are in pain. I believe the first step to healing is assessing your […]
Read More Journal Prompt #1 – Acknowledge the HurtToday feels like…waking up to the sun telling me good morning. Today feels like…Erykah Badu on repeat. Today feels like…dancing around the kitchen in my pajamas. Today feels like… the smell of fresh coffee brewing. Today feels like…sitting alone in meditation. Today feels like…recovery after a failed suicide attempt. Today feels like…hope. Today feels like…joy. […]
Read More 3/15/20 – Journal Entry
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