I have problems with anxiety and have had for many years. Large crowds. Driving. The holidays. Many things contribute to my anxiety. And what does that anxiety feel like? It feels like fear, but it is like being scared of something you can't see....
People That Matter In Your Bipolar Illness
Let us talk about the people who hang around after they find out we have a diagnosed mentally ill person. Having a support system is imperative to bipolar wellness and that support can come in many ways.
1. Therapist
I can't say enough about good therapists. Sometimes...
1. Therapist
I can't say enough about good therapists. Sometimes...
Trapped By Bipolar Disorder
Being beautiful bipolar can make us feel trapped. We lose a bit of our freedom. We are trapped by the medicine we take. I have to take medication with me when I am a am going to be away from home so I can keep...
You Are More Than Your DIagnosis
I used to think that living with bipolar disorder was the worst thing to ever happen to me, that this illness that manifested in my brain was all that I was or that I would ever be. I used to think I was hard to...
New Year’s Resolution Bipolar Patients Can Stick To
We have made it through the holidays in one piece. Hip. Hip. Hooray. I know how hard it was to sometimes bite your tongue and to stick to your schedule. But I ate my through it with cookies.
PUT THE COOKIES DOWN
Sorry, dear reader,...
PUT THE COOKIES DOWN
Sorry, dear reader,...
Bipolar Disorder Statistics
"Elaina?" my mom asked, "are women more likely than men to have bipolar disorder?" I saw this as an excellent learning opportunity for all. According to National Institute of Mental Health, bipolar disorder affects million, or percent of the United States population,...
People Who Don’t Understand Bipolar Disorder
Hi, dear reader, and happy holidays. As I have imparted in my last few blogs, holidays can be a hard time for us and the many other millions of mentally ill people in the world. So much pressure on saying and doing the right...
5 Tips To Survive The Holidays
The holidays are a stressful time for a lot of people. Those of us who experience social anxiety are bombarded with situations that toss us into a sea of people – parties, shopping for gifts, family get-togethers. Many people leave home to spend the...
Study Finds Genetic Link Between Disorders
In the largest study of it's kind, one hundred and nine genes were identified as playing a role in psychiatric disorders including BIPOLAR DISORDER. The study included 232,964 cases of which people lived with a mental illness and 494,162 people who did not. Eight common...
Sleep And Bipolar Disorder
I will be the first to admit that I love to sleep. In fact, I probably sleep more than most people, on average. There are a few reasons why. First off, my medications come with the side effect of fatigue. That is one side...
