bipolar
Bipolar disorder; understanding the highs, the lows and the in between.
I’m the One Who Never Falls Apart—Until I Did
By Nadeem Shah I’ve always been “the strong one.” You know the type—the person who listens at 2 a.m. when someone needs to vent, who holds space for tears that aren’t their own, who never seems to crack no matter how heavy the storm gets. That was me.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Psyche
The Silence Between Us
By Nadeem Shah It had been 472 days since we last spoke. Not that I was counting—at least, not anymore. In the beginning, I counted everything. The days since the argument. The hours since I thought about calling. The number of messages I typed and never sent. The seconds I stood outside your door that one night… and turned away.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Psyche
INSIDE ME (English and Italian versions). Content Warning.
Dear diary, I worked hard all morning on that project I told you about… you know, that book I’m writing… it’s liberating yet so difficult and stressful. I’m starting to feel satisfied with how it’s progressing, but the peak of the story still feels so far away—I'm longing to write it.
By Giada Gali 6 months ago in Psyche
Healing as a Neurodivergent: A Journey Back Home to Myself
Being neurodivergent, the experience of healing feels like coming home. For years, I was told that Autism and ADHD are simply different brain designs—lifelong static conditions. I was taught that I would always need to manage my mind by restricting myself. For example:
By Neurodivergent-Soul2Soul6 months ago in Psyche
Self-Love Is Not Selfish
I used to think self-love was indulgent. You know, those social media posts that say, “Put yourself first,” or “You can’t pour from an empty cup”—they felt like empty phrases. I was raised to believe that strength meant sacrifice, that love meant putting others ahead of yourself, even if it hurt. Especially if it hurt.
By Mehtab Ahmad6 months ago in Psyche
