bipolar
Bipolar disorder; understanding the highs, the lows and the in between.
Why Mania May Not Be As Bad As You Thought
When I first got diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I expected extremes. I didn't realize that I had already been experiencing episodes of depression and mania for years. Ever since I was a teenager, my moods were always so up and down. My parents always just said it was puberty. Comes with mood swings, right?
By Amanda Doyle4 years ago in Psyche
Scattered Brain Cells and Scattered Goals
So bipolar and the spring equinox have an interesting relationship. Bipolar is sometimes considered a circadian rhythm disorder. Over the winter, the body produces more melatonin with less sun showing. As the sunlight increases in February and March, the leftover melatonin and the signal of extra light send miscues to the bipolar mind. It manifests in increased restlessness or other mood swings. Add the time change too. Not enjoyable for anybody.
By Eileen Davis4 years ago in Psyche
Broken by Life
Hello and welcome to my broken mind. I implore you to understand that the sentences you are reading and the world that you are about to dive into could be triggering and even dangerous on some levels. You see, I have Borderline Personality Disorder. Every single day in my mind the world is both pure bliss and utter hell, a rainbow of emotions with no end, only extremes. Nothing is ever simple in my mind. Feeling a thirst can and will turn my brain into a tornado of unsure thoughts. Have I drunk enough water today? Should I have any more caffeine? Do I want something hot or cold? So many questions over a simple need to drink something, so I settle on the easy answer.... water. You would think that is where it ends right, Haha, you'd be wrong. Now that I have drank the water, I am completely and utterly feel let down on the fact that I had other options and failed to give them enough thought. Yet oddly enough I am proud that I took the healthier option. Now that my thirst is satisfied, I wonder, could I have taken a sweeter and more enjoyable option such as a soda. I am really not supposed to have soda, way too many calories and way too much sugar but it would have been nice for the moment.
By Ambrosia Vibes4 years ago in Psyche
The places I slept while homeless, mentally ill
When you’re homeless, you’re lucky if you can get any sleep at all. Cops run you off when you fall sleep on park benches. Lie down somewhere covered with a blanket, like in a park, and you’re violating the camping ordinance and can get a ticket. At least that’s how it worked in Denver when I experienced homelessness.
By David Heitz4 years ago in Psyche
What is Bipolar Disorder
This piece is about mental health awareness and the struggle many people face every single day. It is not meant as a diagnostic tool or to give any medical advice whatsoever. Every individual has their own story and their own treatment plan, so even if you see part of yourself in this piece, it's vital that you seek the help of a trained professional. It IS okay not to be okay.
By J. Delaney-Howe4 years ago in Psyche
Living With Bipolar Disorder. Top Story - February 2022.
The hardest thing about describing what it's like to live with bipolar disorder is not knowing what it's like to live without a mental illness. Because of the stigma attached to mental illness, some people are ashamed to admit they have the disorder. Shame arises from the fact that people label you as crazy.
By Susan F Weimer4 years ago in Psyche
Living with Bipolar and Schizoaffective
Trigger Warning: discussion of mental illness, and suicide Living with mental illness is hard in itself. Living with mental illness is impacts every facet of your life. It isn't just bad days or moments where you lose clarity. It's every day, always sitting in the back of your mind.
By Makayla Nakamura4 years ago in Psyche
Confronting the Challenges of Bipolar Dissociation
Trigger Warning: Self-harm, suicidal ideation, childhood abuse, bipolar dissociation - When I was in my late twenties, a well-meaning psychotherapist diagnosed me with dissociative identity disorder (DID). Doctors used to call DID multiple personality disorder. The diagnosis was my first connection to bipolar dissociation.
By Scott Ninneman4 years ago in Psyche
Bipolar Disorder Can Affect Every Aspect of Our Lives
People with extreme mood swings, from severe depression to manic episodes, may suffer from bipolar disorder. People who suffer from bipolar disorder tend to have a euphoric mood, be hyperactive, agitated, and do not feel the need to sleep. During depressive episodes, people who suffer from this disorder are sad, hopeless, guilty, and/or worthless, and have low energy levels.
By Milan Stafford4 years ago in Psyche
