Category: Living With Bipolar Disorder

  • Coping With the Winter/Holiday Blues

    Coping With the Winter/Holiday Blues

    This time of year is difficult for many people, for a variety of different reasons. Whether it be because of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), bad memories, being disconnected from family, or a whole host of other reasons. This time of year isn’t exactly “jolly” for all. So I’ve decided to put together a little list…

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  • The First Step Is Always the Hardest

    The First Step Is Always the Hardest

    I was recently a guest on The Classick Team-Up podcast and we discussed self-care and a common misconception of it being all bubble baths and spa days. I explored that self-care is often painful because doing what you need isn’t always easy or comfortable. Little did I know that the time following recording this podcast I…

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  • It’s Written In the Sky

    It’s Written In the Sky

    I’m currently going through a really depressive episode, as typically happens in the fall, and after talking to a friend who is also clinically depressed, I decided to write a post about chronic depression and suicidal ideation. It ties in with words of encouragement, that although come from a genuinely good place, can often make…

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  • Social Media As A Coping Mechanism In Times of Tragedy

    Social Media As A Coping Mechanism In Times of Tragedy

    Social media has steadily become a huge part of our daily lives, for almost all generations of people. Through social media we allow people; friends, family, complete strangers, a look into our worlds and we, in turn, have access to theirs. We come together over our love or disdain of tv shows, movies, pop culture,…

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  • Don’t Knock It Til You Try It

    Don’t Knock It Til You Try It

    The past few weeks have been increasingly stressful for me. I could feel the waves of depression continuously washing over me and then remaining like pools of stagnant water. I reached a point early this week where I knew I wasn’t going to make it much longer in this state, but I just couldn’t afford…

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