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Being Beautifully Bipolar
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You Don’t Have To Be Afraid Of Me

By Elaina J. Martin

Hi. I am have a severe mental illness and you do NOT have to be afraid of me. I know sometimes it is confusing. The media sells you these stories…

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How Hard Is It Really When You Have A Breakdown

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Some people call it an episode – I do. Some people call it a breakdown. Call it what you will, but when a mood disorder shifts you into another hemisphere,…

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Don’t Give Up On Love

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I’ve been single for a long time now. And while I don’t mind being the single chick, I wouldn’t mind dating a nice looking guy with manners. But I want…

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National Suicide Awareness Day 2016

By Elaina J. Martin

Today is the U.S’s National Suicide Awareness Day. I’ve thought a lot about what to write. You see, I know intimately the act of trying to take one’s life. I…

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Sanity Or Thunder Thighs?

By Elaina J. Martin

I am gaining weight. I literally find it hard to stop eating and mostly I want sweets and carbs. YUM! I read up on Abilify side effects and found out…

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You Can’t Expect People To Understand

By Elaina J. Martin

For the 9 millionth time, being mentally ill can be very hard. I am trudging through this shit called rapid cycling bipolar 1 disorder, anxiety disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder….

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