Managing depression can often feel like an uphill battle. This battle can happen daily and sometimes worsen during a specific time of year. Many people struggle with seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder, which is a type of depression that occurs during specific seasons, usually in the fall or the winter. Certain symptoms include changes …
I stared at the packet, which held all the information about my bipolar diagnosis. I sat on the bed in the mental hospital just after the nurse handed me a thick document containing all the answers to my burning questions. While I read the packet with tears in my eyes, I wondered, “What’s wrong with …
This prayer is dedicated to the Black community – my Black brothers and sisters who are in need of healing from racial trauma. We often forget the importance of uplifting each other when we feel broken. We must speak truth when lies seem more prevalent. For decades, we’ve experienced segregation, slavery, police brutality, and the …
“I come as one but stand as 10,000.” – Maya Angelou Two years ago, my mental health changed drastically, and my mental health journey began. On January 4th, 2021, I had a severe manic episode, which led to my hospitalization. I was frantic, speaking rapidly, and I felt rejuvenated even after getting two hours of …
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Dear Bipolarity, I wish I could say that it was love at first sight, but you crept into my life with no warning. In January of last year, you wrestled with me and showed me that I needed to slow down. You gave me a severe manic attack with psychosis, and you took me to …
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Two years ago, I made one of the most difficult decisions of my life. I accepted an untimely diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which changed my life forever. On January 4th, 2021, I had a severe manic episode, which led to my hospitalization. I was frantic, speaking rapidly, and I felt rejuvenated even after getting two …
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