Tag Archives: Bipolar

My Bipolar Stats – July 17, 2019

Posted on July 18, 2019 by

I decided to do a separate post in response to my re-blogging of Dopamine Queen’s post https://upsdownsfamilyhistory.wordpress.com/2019/07/16/interesting-bipolar-disorder-statistics-the-dopamine-queen; original post by Dopamine Queen: https://dopaminequeen.com/2019/07/16/interesting-bipolar-disorder-statistics/. In my case, I was going to a mental health facility for their (mental health facility) weekly … Continue reading →

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This REALLY Isn’t Okay – YouTube Video

Posted on July 18, 2019 by

I saw this video show up yesterday on YouTube, but I didn’t watch/read it until today – This REALLY Isn’t Okay – YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xEHeoarucY (around 12:32 minutes long). As someone who has chronic pain and chronic illness, I can … Continue reading →

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Interesting Bipolar Disorder Statistics — The Dopamine Queen

Posted on July 16, 2019 by

People with bipolar disorder, on average, suffer 10 years before receiving treatment and only 49% of bipolar individuals receive treatment. The average age of American bipolar disorder onset is 25 years old 83% of bipolar cases are considered severe. More … Continue reading →

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40 Odd Things — Beckie’s Mental Mess

Posted on July 5, 2019 by

I first saw this on Barb’s site, “Bipolar Barb” and thought… “This looks like fun! 40 odd things about me . . . Please play along! They’re fun to read! 1. Do you like bleu cheese? Yes 2. Coke or … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Start Practicing Mood Hygiene — The Bipolar Writer Collaborative Mental Health Blog

Posted on July 5, 2019 by

We practice personal hygiene, dental hygiene, etc. But have you ever thought to practice mood or mental health hygiene? The word hygiene was derived from the Greek goddess of health, Hygiea. Hygiene is defined as the science of the establishment … Continue reading →

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Recovery is Possible (my post featured as a guest author on the Trigger Publishing Blog) — The Bipolar Writer Collaborative Mental Health Blog

Posted on July 2, 2019 by

I didn’t know other people didn’t feel the way I did, or that it wasn’t normal to feel electrical impulses misfiring throughout my body from the top of my head to the tips of my toes. I didn’t understand that … Continue reading →

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People with Depression or Bipolar Disorder Want Better Treatment and Care – 23andMe

Posted on June 20, 2019 by

I saw this not too long ago on 23andMe – People with Depression or Bipolar Disorder Want Better Treatment and Care: https://blog.23andme.com/research-communities/people-with-depression-or-bipolar-disorder-want-better-treatment-and-care/. I thought I had scheduled it earlier, but not seeing it as published or in my Draft or … Continue reading →

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When You are Bipolar Creating a Support Team is Important… — Kathy’s Journey

Posted on June 11, 2019 by

This Mental Illness website has so much great information nami.org (National Alliance on Mental Health) Having a good team of a doctor,nurse practitioner a therapist and good friends and family is helping me to cope with being Bipolar. I am … Continue reading →

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A New Bipolar Writer Blog Milestone — The Bipolar Writer Collaborative Mental Health Blog

Posted on June 10, 2019 by

12,000 Followers on The Bipolar Writer Blog I always celebrate the significant milestones of the Bipolar Writer blog. I know I am not around as much, but… 78 more words via A New Bipolar Writer Blog Milestone — The Bipolar Writer … Continue reading →

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A comprehensive understanding of Bipolar Disorder — Bipolar in Order: A Confessional

Posted on May 23, 2019 by

Signs and symptoms Bipolar Disorder is a condition in which people experience abnormally elevated (manic or hypomanic) and, in many cases, abnormally depressed states for periods in a way that interferes with functioning. Not everyone’s symptoms are the same, and … Continue reading →

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