When I make a mistake while experiencing bipolar depression, I beat myself up like none other. I get so angry with myself and obsess over any tiny, perceived mistake I make. Bipolar depression (and depression, in general) is brutal for that. As we all make them, we need to…
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Having a Mental Illness Is Not Your Fault
Bipolar disorder is not your fault. Schizophrenia is not your fault. Depression is not your fault. You did nothing to deserve a mental illness. You are a good person and being sick does not affect that. Mental illness landed on you and started eating away…
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Having Bipolar is Nothing to Be Ashamed Of
“Bipolar is not a disability. They can take a pill and be okay. Those people just need to go out and get a job.” The ignorance displayed in the above sentence is sickening to me. That person does not know of the financial devastation of…
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37 Great Things About Turning 37
Today I’m celebrating my 37th birthday! In celebration of my 37 years, here are 37 things I’ve learned throughout the years I wanted to share with you! So happy birthday to me! I will celebrate by drinking until I can no more! Lots of love,…
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For a woman, you’re very opinionated…
Well yes, I’m An Opinionated Woman & IDGAF about it! When you’re a woman with strong opinions, ironically, people seem to have a lot of opinions about you. In a world that seems instructed to train women to remain docile and submissive, empowering and strong-minded…
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Wounds That Time Won’t Heal
What is Child Trauma? “Child trauma” refers to a scary, dangerous, violent, or life-threatening event that happens to a child (0-18 years of age). This type of event may also happen to someone a child knows and is impacted as a result of seeing or…