Category: Living With Bipolar Disorder
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Being Invisible In the Ranks of the Disabled
I’ve been categorized as disabled since I hit 18. This was thanks to the proactive move of my parents who knew that with my severe bipolar disorder, living life like other adults wouldn’t be easy. Because of this designation, I was able to quickly gain access to the various supports offered by the disability service centers of…
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Uhhh, yeah. You’re Not Actually Helping
A few days ago I asked my followers on social media to let me know what are some things they hate hearing from others when they are going through a depressive episode or experiencing anxiety. I have quite a few hated sayings, and I’ve cut people off for refusing to stop saying them to me,…
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How Our Mental Health Professionals Are Failing Us
I’m coming off of another hospitalization due to severe depression and finally decided to write about something that has concerned me for years. When people discuss the flaws in the mental healthcare system they are often referring to access issues, insurance coverage issues, and other barriers to treatment. What is missing from this conversation is…
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You Can’t Pinterest It Away
If you peruse Pinterest, Instagram, or Twitter on any given day you’ve probably seen people offering an endless supply of platitudes for maintaining your mental health or working through a depressive episode or bout of anxiety. They are offered up as a panacea to all mental health issues, whether acute or chronic. There are usually…
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The Kids Aren’t Alright
And by “the kids” I mean me. I just needed a catchy title. I’m fresh off another hospitalization and knee deep in an ongoing war with my insurance company to get the one treatment that actually works for me reauthorized. My parents and I have had to go full “I was told by Applecare” on…
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