The phrase that went viral a few weeks ago after we lost some pretty amazing people. The phrase that highlights that people who seem put together on the outside, may actually be breaking and screaming Read More
On The Right Road with Mental Health
At work, bored, I took a bunch of personality quizzes online. One of the quizzes was about gratitude. I don’t really think of myself as a person who (sadly) is very appreciative of who I have in my Read More
May is Mental Health Month
For me personally, I feel as if every day of every month is revolving around Mental Health as I try to live my best quality of life with Bipolar 1 Disorder. However, we're lucky that we get a month Read More
The Medication Dilemma
I have a basket next to my bed, which is next to my apartment door and it keeps my keys, TV remote, current books I’m reading, my AirPods and my medication. Usually, there are three bottles next to my Read More
World Bipolar Day 2018
Happy Day to us, living with Bipolar Disorder! Today is the day to celebrate those of us who fight, strive, struggle, thrive, last and live through each and every day, no matter how hard and no matter Read More
The Art of Saying No
Growing up, my swim coach always said, “Become comfortable with being uncomfortable.” It’s a phrase, for me, that has translated beyond the pool and into my everyday life. Recently, for me, that Read More
Finding a Fitting Job While Having a Mental Illness
To me, it feels like a common question that is asked and inadvertently has been set to “define” me is, “what do you do?” The question is always in reference to a job. Although, I could just say, “I Read More
Bumps in the Bipolar Road
I have gone through numerous treatment programs. I have been in-patient, 24/7 care in a mental health hospital with treatment around the clock, daily groups, meal times, check-ins, medications and Read More
Managing Bipolar Disorder While Leading a Healthy Life
The “PLEASE” skill in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy is one that is near and dear to my heart. PLEASE is an acronym and it’s the emotion regulation pillar of DBT. The acronym is as follows: P – Read More
Validating My Invalidation on Mental Health
Validation is so important to have strong mental health. I believe that validation can generally be thought of as to come from a person, maybe a spouse, sibling, parent or friend. But, I believe that Read More
