bipolar

Bipolar disorder; understanding the highs, the lows and the in between.

V.
Apple juice. VeggieTales. Grape juice. Olive fingertips. Saturday mornings. Visiting the library and reading stacks. Climbing trees. Scooby-Doo and the gang.
By kp3 years ago in Psyche
II.
I moved to Ypsilanti, Michigan, at twenty-four years of age and thought I had lept before. I had lived in Kalamazoo for a year while attempting to attend Western and moved into a trailer on my own in Big Rapids. Yes, a two-hour drive to my parent's house down to a 10-minute bike ride, but independence was maintained, nonetheless. So I thought. I had paid only $250 a month for rent and had only juggled the cost of one or two utilities. I had never tried to manage a forty-hour work week to afford rising rent costs or the monopolized prices of energy and internet while managing a full course load in college. Up to that point, I had only done one or the other at any given time. I moved to Ypsi and learned I was slightly behind on the curve. With only a few hundred dollars in my bank account, it didn’t take long for the eviction notices to start piling up. The final call to court prompted the mass sale of my personal belongings. Clothing, games, pills and weed, services, and a keyboard my parents paid six hundred dollars for. That money should have gone towards their mortgage, but they believed in the off-chance that I would learn how to play.
By kp3 years ago in Psyche
Tortured Euphoria
I woke up in the warm cozy euphoria still lingering from last night. I opened my eyes and gently caressed the bandaged wound on my arm, comforted in the knowledge that underneath lay the exploits of a night filled with tears, pain….
By Linda Bromley3 years ago in Psyche
What are the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?
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Meditation – The Right Way and The Wrong Way
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By Mal Mohanlal3 years ago in Psyche
Living With Someone Who Suffers From Schizophrenia
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By Les Morgan3 years ago in Psyche
Can You Continue to Work After a Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis?
It surprised to see this question in one of my Facebook groups a few days ago, “Can you still work after a bipolar disorder diagnosis?”
By Scott Ninneman3 years ago in Psyche
PASS the Turkey and the Meds!
Having an undiagnosed bipolar mother who unbeknownst to me had been self-medicating for years with drugs and alcohol was a terrifying roller coaster ride any time of year, but it got extra fun at those magical times of year that were supposed to be special.
By Alicia Anspaugh3 years ago in Psyche
The Unique Struggles of Being a Writer with Bipolar Disorder
To be a writer, you have to be a little off. Maybe it’s why so many writers also have a mental illness. Or perhaps having bipolar disorder may inspire you to become a writer.
By Scott Ninneman3 years ago in Psyche
Success Starts With You.
There are certain habits that will Help You to Become More Fruitful. These are as follows: 1. Visualization of Success Think about the future you want and visualize it. Successful people emphasis on their vision of success and constantly have a aim and graft for it. Unsuccessful people often think about what they can’t have, can’t get and can’t succeed at.
By Estalontech3 years ago in Psyche
For Now we See Through a Glass, Darkly
I know what you're thinking, “A Bible verse for the title? How pretentious!”. To which I answer, “Yeah, probably, but bear with me.”
By Levi Osborn3 years ago in Psyche
THE REALITY OF MENTAL ILLNESS
I just wanted to write this article to promote a little more awareness on the subject of mental health. As we are in the holiday season.
By Les Morgan3 years ago in Psyche