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Mindfulness Can Benefit Your Life with Bipolar Disorder

If you're living with bipolar disorder, mindfulness can be a huge help. It's one way to manage your mental illness and improve your quality of life. This post is designed for beginners, so if you're curious about mindfulness and how it might benefit you, …

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HELE RESTS OUR BIVES "REMEMBER YOU ARE HALF WATER. \\ /IF YOU CAN'T GO THROUGH AN OBSTACLE, GO AROUND IT. WATER DOES." SPEAKINGBIPOLAR.COM

I’m never more at peace than when I’m standing on the edge of the ocean. As the waves crash against the shore, endless soldiers storming the beach, each white cap washes the stress from my body. Water is an amazing substance. After a long day, it comforts …

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of Brody Bipolar

What's it like to live with bipolar disorder? This novel on Kindle Vella gives you an inside look, one episode at a time. Read Now. Link in bio. | … SpeakingBipolar … What's it like to live with bipolar disorder? …

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STRESSES YOU OUT "BEFORE TELEVISION AND THE INTERNET, YOU NEVER WOULD HAVE HEARD THAT AWFUL STORY FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD. IT’S OKAY TO DISTANCE YOURSELF FROM IT NOW." - SCOTT NINNEMAN - SPEAKINGBIPOLAR.COM

Images from the news flood my brain. My heart weeps for the families of those affected. Pick the story. It doesn’t matter. One is just as awful as the next. Days go by with my stomach in knots, worrying about what might happen to my family. Can you …

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of Bipolar Disorder SPEAKINGBIPOLAR.COM

The mental illness bipolar disorder is often misrepresented in the media. In reality, it's a complex condition with two very different poles. This pin aims to clear up some common misconceptions and give you a better understanding of what speaking bipolar …

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CUCKO@RGE@ EK "HARD DAYS WILL COME, AND THERE WILL BE TIMES YOU HAVE TO STAY IN BED AND HIDE FROM THE WORLD. BUT THE REST OF THE TIME, BE LIKE A CLOCK, AND KEEP GOING." - SCOTT NINNEMAN - SPEAKINGBIPOLAR.COM

I love mechanical clocks. The more intricate and complicated, the better. From grandfather clocks to cuckoos, they all amaze me. Once upon a time, I even dreamed of designing cuckoo clocks. We had a cuckoo in my childhood home, and it still hangs on the …

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Just Chillin' i i oe 7 a a *“~e ie >. oe =

Boots and I chillin’ while watching The Big Bang Theory and plotting the next episode of The Adventures of Brody Bipolar. An inside look at a fictional character with bipolar disorder. 20+ episodes live on Kindle Vella. Link in bio. #me #cats …

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WIN, NO MATTER HOW SMALL - SCOTT NINNEMAN - "EVERY TIME YOU TAKE YOUR MEDS, EAT HEALTHY FOOD, OR FORCE YOURSELF TO BED WHEN YOU'D RATHER BINGE- WATCH TV, YOU’RE WINNING. CELEBRATE THE WIN."

When was your last win? Yesterday? A month ago? When you were 12? I’ll bet it was today, but you didn’t even notice. As busy humans, we get so fixed on our big goals that we lose sight of what we’re accomplishing along the way. But every big win is made …

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revealed that 60% to 90% of children diagnosed with bipolar disorder also received an ADHD diagnosis.

Scott Ninneman from Speaking Bipolar discusses bipolar disorder and ADHD. This post is a great resource for understanding these two mental illnesses. The article also offers helpful coping tips for those affected by them. ⁣ ⁣ To read this post, please …

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ate haa | "WHAT IF YOU CHOSE TO LOOK AT CLOUDS WITH WONDER AGAIN? WHAT IF YOU SAW THE GLORIOUS POSSIBILITIES INSTEAD OF THE NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES?" SPEAKINGBIPOLAR.COM

Do you remember lying in the grass watching clouds roll over? Did you imagine them to be animals, trees, or monsters? For kids, clouds are amazing. I spent many hours of my childhood lying in the lush green grass examining these wonders. I saw pirate …

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Self-talk is a powerful thing. It can be the voice of encouragement or the voice of discouragement. When your self-talk is negative, it's tough to break out of that cycle. These three questions will help you start changing the way you talk to yourself so …

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SCOTT NINNEMAN "REAL FRIENDS KNOW YOU INSIDE AND OUT AND ACCEPT ALL OF YOU. THEY SEE THE WARTS BUT LOVE YOU ANYWAY. ONLY THESE PRECIOUS GEMS BECOME A CHOSEN FAMILY THAT MAKES YOU FEEL SAFE." SPEAKINGBIPOLAR.COM

Friends are essential for a happy life. But how many friends do you need? When I was young, I believed hundreds of friends were necessary. I tried to be likable to everyone. It made me sick any time I found out someone didn’t like me. Part of it was …

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and Other Health Issues: How to S101 aN =)

Living with bipolar disorder is hard enough, but when you add other health issues into the mix it can feel impossible. This post offers guidance on how to survive and thrive while living with bipolar disorder and other health issues. ⁣ ⁣ To read this …

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- SCOTT NINNEMAN - "BEING DIAGNOSED WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS IS NOT FUNNY, BUT TO SURVIVE IT, A SENSE OF HUMOR IS ESSENTIAL. LAUGHTER CAN GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE TOUGHEST TIMES. SEEK IT AND EMBRACE IT." SPEAKINGBIPOLAR.COM

I love to laugh. Most things amuse me. I also laugh when I’m nervous or uncomfortable. That’s not always funny. When I was 13, my sister and I giggled through my grandma’s funeral. The minister was not impressed. There was nothing funny, but we were both …

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What | Wish | Knew Before My Bipolar Diagnosis

There are a lot of misconceptions about bipolar disorder. This is what I wish I knew before my diagnosis. It's possible to live a happy and fulfilling life with bipolar disorder. You're not alone in this journey. There is hope. ⁣ ⁣ To read this post, …

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De Y=U a ay Vea - SCOTT NINNEMAN - "YOUR LIFE MATTERS. THERE WILL BE HARD DAYS WHEN IT FEELS IMPOSSIBLE TO BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, BUT IT’S ALWAYS TRUE. REMEMBERING YOUR WORTH WILL HELP YOU KEEP FIGHTING NO MATTER HOW DARK THE NIGHT GETS." aie SPEAKINGBIPOLAR.COM Oe,

I love science fiction. When the world around me gets to be too much, I slip into the fantasy of a fictional world where I know they will resolve the worst disasters within 45 minutes. A few nights ago, I was watching an episode of Stargate: Atlantis …

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Bipolar disorder and ADHD are two mental illnesses that often occur together. Up to 60% of patients with bipolar disorder also have ADHD. If you or a loved one has bipolar disorder, it's important to be able to identify the symptoms of ADHD. This can help …

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INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY WITHOUT FAILURE. PERIOD." - Brene Brown - SPEAKINGBIPOLAR.COM

The same is true for living with mental illness. Some days you will fail, but you’re learning how to succeed. Keep fighting. Start every day positively. Free 30 Days of Positivity course. https://ed.gr/dw1a4 #speakingbipolar #lifequotes #quotesoftheday …

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Positive Mindset with a Success List

We all have those moments where we start to doubt ourselves. That's when it's time to pull out your success list! This handy tool will help you keep the glass half-full and stay positive. Read on for tips on how to make your own success list.⁣ ⁣ To read …

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ARE ALWAYS FORGIVABLE, IF ONE HAS THE COURAGE ccs TO ADMIT a0 ee Cae SS Sans) aU (ot- ia Ye SPEAKINGBIPOLAR.COM

This includes admitting them to yourself. Keep fighting. Start every day with a positive mindset. Free 30 Days of Positivity email course. https://ed.gr/dw1a6 #speakingbipolar #lifequotes #quotesoftheday #quotesdaily #quotes #qotd … SpeakingBipolar … This …

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at Work >|

When bipolar disorder anger pops up during the workday, it can be a challenge to stay calm and focused. This first person account of living with bipolar disorder offers insight into how to cope with anger in a constructive way. ⁣ ⁣ To read this post, …

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CAN BE LIGHTED FROMA SINGLE CANDLE, AND THE LIFE OF THE CANDLE WILL NOT BE SHORTENED. HAPPINESS NEVER DECREASES BY BEING SHARED." - Buddha - SPEAKINGBIPOLAR.COM

Be the light someone desperately needs. Keep fighting. Start every day with a positive mindset. Free 30 Days of Positivity email course. https://ed.gr/dw1a7 #speakingbipolar #lifequotes #quotesoftheday #quotesdaily #quotes #qotd … SpeakingBipolar … Be the …

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People Today - An Introvert Poem

This poem is about the introvert's struggle with being around people. It's written by an introvert for other introverts. Sometimes you need to be left alone and "peopling" can be too much on the hard days. ⁣ ⁣ Poem:⁣ I don’t want to people today⁣ I don’t …

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"IT’S EASY TO FORGET ABOUT POTENTIAL WHEN YOU HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS. THE TENDENCY IS TO FIXATE ON YOUR LIMITATIONS RATHER THAN ON THE THINGS YOU CAN STILL DO. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YOU THOUGHT OF THE POSSIBILITIES?" - SCOTT NINNEMAN -

What Would Happen If You Tried? Potential is a marvelous thing. In the frame of a second, anything is possible. The tiniest moment can change your life. Every time I publish a post online or send out an email newsletter, I think about potential. My …

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This post is a personal account of living with bipolar disorder and suicidal ideation. Scott Ninneman talks about how it feels to suffer from these conditions and offers 4 tips for finding the light again. If you or someone you know is struggling with …

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YOUR ADAPTABILITY Ph "YOU'RE STILL HERE, AND THAT’S PROOF OF YOUR ADAPTABILITY. BETTER YET, YOU’VE ALREADY SURVIVED 100% OF ALL THE WORST THINGS THROWN AT YOU." - SCOTT NINNEMAN -

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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Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that can be managed with the right tools. Learn about three things in your life that make bipolar disorder worse and how to change their effect on you. To read this post, please click the link in my bio, and scroll …

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Writing Magic Happens

This is where I sit 10-20 hours every week creating online content for Speaking Bipolar, The Adventures of Brody Bipolar, and the Positivity Club. … SpeakingBipolar … This is where I sit 10-20 hours every week …

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Why are we so afraid of failure? From our first days of school, we’re taught that failing is the worst thing we can do, but failure is essential for growth. Children learn to walk by repeatedly falling down. Each fall could be viewed as a failure, but the …

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Living with a mental illness can be tough. These seven inspirational quotes will help you start your week off right and provide some perspective for the days ahead. Includes commentary to help you apply it to your life. To read this post, please click the …

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