It has been awhile since I’ve logged into this community. In fact, it’s been almost one year since I have last written. Sometimes it feels as though… Read more “The mountains between my normal brain and my diseased brain”
Category: bipolar disorder
Stabilizing
For so long I felt trapped in the place that I lived, not just the residence, but the city itself; Infact, more trapped than ever. This feeling… Read more “Stabilizing”
Remember
A friend of mine who has been in my life for over 25 years asked me yesterday (on my birthday) if I hope to be still living… Read more “Remember”
The words …
Have you ever said something to your psychiatrist and been given that look? You know the one…that “you’re really crazy, much more than I had previously thought…you… Read more “The words …”
Is it okay to be selfish for your mental health?
When I first began this blogging experience I befriended another individual who was experiencing a continuing span of manic symptoms and lending one of my huge ears… Read more “Is it okay to be selfish for your mental health?”
Seven months post thyroid surgery
For the most part, the past seven months without having a thyroid gland hasn’t been too bad. I must say, from what I have read of others… Read more “Seven months post thyroid surgery”
Counting method for dealing with anxiety
When I woke up this morning without warning or any reason, anxiety was to the extreme. In my previous post I mentioned how I never forget my… Read more “Counting method for dealing with anxiety”
Chocolate cake and an a-hole to the rescue
My dog and I were united this past week after one year of training to help me manage my bipolar symptoms and anxiety. He is trained to… Read more “Chocolate cake and an a-hole to the rescue”
Long drives, racing thoughts, and a puppy
The time has finally come for me to take ownership of my psychiatric service dog, Atticus (Ace). There was almost 1000 miles between he and I and… Read more “Long drives, racing thoughts, and a puppy”
Baby steps vs. leaps
Ahhh…and here it is, the season that brings families together. Many people look forward to this time of year. Prior to 2013, I was one of those… Read more “Baby steps vs. leaps”
Q&A with the bipolar architect session 2
Recently I have had some interesting questions come my way via my contact page. Here are the four question with answers. Name: Teresa Email: XXXXXXXXXXXXX@gmail.com Website: Comment:… Read more “Q&A with the bipolar architect session 2”
Mood, meds, tests, and tunes
Over the last few weeks I have been fairly quiet online as well as offline. There is no real reason that I can pinpoint as to why… Read more “Mood, meds, tests, and tunes”
Re-blog 17 negative stereotypes about bipolar disorder
Flawless post about many of the misconceptions associated with Bipolar Disorder. I am sure the same feelings hold true for sufferers of other mental illness as well. I was directed to this blog via following a tribe member of this blogger that posted some sad information …that this blogger Blahpolar is no longer with us … not sure of the details but some friends of the blogger are hosting a remembrance on World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10th. Click on “view original post” for the full read.
The most frequently used search terms that usher visitors to my blog are: bipolar disorder stereotypes, bipolar stereotypes, negative stereotypes of bipolar disorder, stereotypes about bipolar disorder, negative stereotypes of bipolar, stereotypes of bipolar disorder – and they occur every. single. day. I googled ‘bipolar stereotypes’ and lo and behold, my most visited post ranked first. It’s time to expand on that ole thing. Stereotypes breed stigma, which can have terrible (and in some cases even terminal) consequences. Everything gets an ism, dear reader, and the applicable one here is ableism.
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Rambles
Another week, more doctors, more lab work..I really get tired of the repetitiveness going to doctor offices but at least there I am surrounded by people like… Read more “Rambles”
I almost accidentally caused my death (maybe almost)
Sure, there’s been a couple times, well really one time when I actually tried to take my own life. The other time, I just wanted to injure… Read more “I almost accidentally caused my death (maybe almost)”
Re-blog excerpt from mymentalstateblog
I came across a new to me blog today, mymentalstateblog,that was quite informative. You would think as someone who has been suffering with the symptoms I have… Read more “Re-blog excerpt from mymentalstateblog”
