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I’m notorious among my group of friends for turning down social invites. The guilt crushes me every time I decline, but I feel helpless most days to offer another answer. A few nights ago, one of my young friends, perhaps the one I’ve turned down the …
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Mental illness can be incredibly isolating. It's hard enough living with it, but it can be even more difficult when the people around you don't understand what you're going through. Here are some tips on how you can speak to someone who is living with a …
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The holidays can be a difficult time for those living with bipolar disorder. But it doesn't have to be this way! This post will help you identify your triggers and conquer them. Stay strong and enjoy the season! To read this post, please click the …
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Can you relate? I wake up and can’t get out of bed. I feel like a pink hippo is laying across me. All I want to do is sleep, but I force myself to get up. Many mornings feel like an impossible battle to get going. Bipolar disorder has been a part of my …
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This video is an excerpt from the free 30 Days of Positivity email course. This course is made for you if you're fighting a mental illness or just want to be more positive in everyday life. Sign up for the course at: https://speakingbipolar.com/30days …
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Mental illness can be a daily battle. These nine inspirational quotes will help you harness the positive energy you need to never give up. Each quote is specifically chosen to encourage those living with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and other …
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Knowledge is power. No, really, it is. You’re taught that lesson from the very first days you start to understand the power of communication until the last day you draw breath. As a child, you first learn that crying makes your caregivers give you …
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Bipolar disorder can be a difficult mental illness to manage. However, by following these 11 simple tips you can improve your bipolar life and make managing your disorder much easier.| … SpeakingBipolar … Bipolar disorder can be a difficult mental …
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Many refer to this as brain fog. It’s frustrating, but you can learn to fight it. During a brain fog episode, the effort to think creates physical pain. My temples throb, my heart speeds up, and my teeth clench in a painful death grip. Still, no thoughts …
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Self-care is vital when you have a mental illness. It can be hard to find the time or energy to take care of yourself, but it's so important. This post offers 50 unique ideas to give your brain a break and practice self-care. From reading to taking a …
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I love trees. If you observe them, there’s so many things you can learn. Trees are stalwart protectors, eternal givers, and vibrant artists. One of my favorite traits is a tree’s ability to be adaptable. Despite the hottest summers, the coldest winters, …
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When you have bipolar disorder, it can be crucial to find your tribe – a group of people who understand what you're going through. Here's why it matters and how to find your group. | #bipolar #mentalillness #friends #mentalhealthmatters #bipolarawareness …
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I was in the car, stopped at a red light. Music blaring, windows up. Rage raced through my veins like a Nascar driver. I wanted to punch something, or someone. My heart racing, hands white knuckled on the steering wheel, my anger fully engulfed me. And …
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Maintaining a healthy diet is an important part of managing bipolar disorder. This post discusses some simple ways to improve your diet and eat well. To read this post, please click the link in my bio, and scroll down until you see this picture. Then …
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Take my friend Emily (not her real name). For years, she agonized over the fact she couldn’t find a good husband. The more upset she got, the more isolated she became, which lead to comfort-food, binge eating and serious weight gain. One day, Emily looked …
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When you lose the love of your life, it can be hard to see a way forward. This story is about how bipolar disorder affected one man's grief and how he found the strength to start living again. If you're struggling with bipolar disorder and grief, this …
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Janet (name changed) was an elegant woman, kind to everyone she met. She dreamed of being a mother, but life was intent on stopping her. Just weeks after she and her husband completed work on their new house, Janet was diagnosed with cancer. It’s always a …
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This post is about how I discovered that I had more courage than I realized. It tells the story of a time when my mental health was really bad and how despite everything, I found the strength to keep going. If you're struggling with bipolar disorder or …
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“Keep fighting” is my mantra for a reason. It reminds me that every battle is worth fighting. You never know where you'll find success. In my journey to diagnose my Familial Mediterranean Fever, I endured years of medical tests. Most test results were …
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Mental health is something that should be talked about more openly. This pins dives into what it feels like to experience bipolar depression and how to conquer it. Read insights from a mental illness warrior living with the disorder. Despite the …
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The rain fell in rhythmic drops all around the screen porch. The pitter-pat of water drops falling from leaf to leaf on the nearby walnut tree soothed us into a trance. Lizzy and I sat in silence on opposite sides of the square, glass-topped patio table …
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Mental illness can leave you feeling shattered. But the art of Kintsugi offers a beautiful way to heal your broken pieces. Learn how this ancient Japanese art can help you find hope and inspire you to keep moving forward. Link in bio. | … SpeakingBipolar …
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Growing up, I knew a woman who had lost much of her mobility to polio. She needed crutches to walk and hobbled about, swinging her legs out wide with every step. Her husband didn’t appreciate her, and neither did her three sons. Still, she worked …
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The holidays can be a difficult time for those living with bipolar disorder. But it doesn't have to be this way! This post will help you identify your triggers and conquer them. Stay strong and enjoy the season! Link in bio. | … SpeakingBipolar … The …
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Life may not always feel positive. When I wake up at the start of a Familial Mediterranean Fever attack, I know that day will challenge me. Severe bipolar depression days are equally devastating. Most days, however, that you woke up is a reason to be …
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Even though Marilyn Monroe had a public persona that was the complete opposite of who she truly was. Smash revealed part of her struggle and pain. Despite our broken parts, we are still beautiful and valuable. This song is a reminder that we can overcome …
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Dumbo didn’t know he could fly until he tried. You can do more than you might think. Try today. Start every day with a positive mindset. Free Course: https://ed.gr/dwl97 Until next time, keep fighting. #speakingbipolar #lifequotes #quotesoftheday …
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Bipolar anger is one of the most difficult and challenging aspects of living with bipolar disorder. This post examines some ways to deal with bipolar anger, why it still scares me, and how I fight against it. Though this topic can be difficult, it's …
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When you’re diagnosed with a chronic illness, you experience a sort of death. In the seconds it takes a medical professional to say the words, your entire life changes. I experienced this death in the mid-1990s when diagnosed with bipolar disorder and …
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If you're looking for a way to improve your mental health, start by writing in a mood journal. This collection of guided journals will help you achieve your goals and get on the path to being the best version of you. | … SpeakingBipolar … If you're …
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