Hello Readers! I would like to introduce to you a new column that we will be sharing each week. It is called The Bipolar Diary and will be place where we can share our stories of Bipolar Disorder, ways to handle this disorder and different posts that will educate you on what Bipolar Disorder is. … Continue reading #TBD | Having A Manic Mind
If you or someone you know is in a abusive relationship and needs someone to talk to, you can reach the National Dating Abuse Helpline at 1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453. You can also reach out for help by texting “loveis” to 22522. Happy February 1st! Since we can now offically say it's February, it's also that time of … Continue reading Teen Dating Violence Awareness
Today, I'll be using my pharmacological knowledge and nursing background to help explain the most common side effects of psychiatric medications that no one talks about. Fatigue. While I was going through the process of figuring out what medications worked for me and my symptoms of bi-polar, one the first medications I was prescribed - … Continue reading 3 Common Medication Side Effects No One Talks About
Now, I must admit, I'm a hugeeeeeee procrastinator. Yeah, I'll finish whatever task I've been given or decide to do, but it'll definitely be completed just before it's due. Now, I know that's not the best solution. But hey, I'm genuinely trying here. However, I don't normally procrastinate ALL tasks - just the ones that … Continue reading Choosing Now vs. Later
Hello World! And Happy Friday to all! Now that the holidays are through, it's time to get back into the swing of things - well, at least try to that is. I know it can be difficult, which is why I'm giving you my guide to help you recover from all the hype from the … Continue reading How To Recover Mentally From The Holidays
Hello everyoneeeee! And hello 2016! I'm sure you've all heard "new year, new me" or "out with the old and in with the new" about a thousand times within these last few weeks of holiday. Now, I must admit, I'm not one to commit to a New Years resolution. Actually, to be completely honest, I … Continue reading Alex’s New Years Resolution
Hello world! Happy Tuesday! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! And since this is my last post for 2015, I hope you all have a wonderful New Year (please be safe and responsible if you're going out.) As this year comes to an end, I like to take the time to reflect on … Continue reading How An Accident Can Cause A Mental Illness
The words "support group" used to mean you had to seek out a physical group, usually in your own town or nearby. Then when you learned the meeting information, you'd muster the courage to get yourself ready and leave the house and take some sort of transportation to and from the meeting. And bare your … Continue reading Ten Facebook Help Groups
"I understood myself only after I destroyed myself. and only in the process of fixing myself did I know who I really was" - Sade Andria Zabala The thing I like most about reading philosophical quotes is that you can take it and relate it to your own experiences. One of the most important, and beneficial, … Continue reading What’s Wrong With Being Confident?
Have you ever been out in public and start to have anxiety or even a panic attack? Or you're having one of 'those days' where you're just feeling down? Luckily, today we live in a society where technology is continually advancing and improving. With that being said, there are pretty much apps for everything and … Continue reading Top Ten Mental Health Apps
