Time to Change Story Camp 2017
Filled with excitement and trepidation on Friday morning I woke early – about two hours earlier than I needed to, ready for Time for Changes’ Story Camp. Fighting off the nerves I made all the… View Full Post
What not to say to someone with Bipolar Part 1
I’ve compiled a list of what not to say to someone about Bipolar. I have heard variations of all of these at some point and they either make me sigh, make me angry, or I… View Full Post
The Warning Signs of a Manic Episode
I’ve separated them into two sections, for mania and depression. This is in no way an exhaustive list for every person with Bipolar, as people have varying signs and symptoms. This is a list specific to me,… View Full Post
Unhealthy Obsession
When I’m manic I become obsessive. Obsessions range from problems at work, to business and creative ideas, to exercise. They appear out of nowhere, and I’m not aware of how irrational I have become. There… View Full Post
A Family Perspective of Caring for Someone with Bipolar Disorder Part 1
I wanted to add something a bit different to the blog today. I’m very close with my family and wanted to show their perspectives of my struggles living with Bipolar. My Husband’s Perspective: “I had… View Full Post
My Triggers for a Bipolar Episode and How I Manage Them
Bipolar can be triggered in a number of ways and it can be different for each person. It has taken me years to correlate certain situations and experiences with the onset of a Bipolar episode,… View Full Post
Where I Am Now, A Mental Health Update
I haven’t written about the state of my mental health for awhile, as I’ve been focusing more on thought pieces on the blog. I’ve spoken about my journey in this post My Journey so Far,… View Full Post
A Story of Self Sabotage
I am an expert at self sabotage. Over the years I have inflicted these self destructive tendencies on to myself. One example was when I was at college, studying childcare. The first year went… View Full Post
Surviving a Festival whilst Living with a Mental Health Problem
I love music festivals. To me, a good festival is other worldly, where you can get lost in the music and the atmosphere. With a mental health condition though, the very idea of attending can… View Full Post
Bipolar Mania and Money – A Path to Debt
Money is a bizarre concept. We all want more of it and often our relationship with it can turn into an obsessive, fear-inducing nightmare. A certain amount of vigilance regarding our money and spending habits… View Full Post
