Tag Archives: bipolar disorder

Bipolar Disorder: Feeling Hopeless? Don’t give up!

Posted on July 1, 2018 by

Having bipolar disorder can feel like you are in a deep hole and can’t get out when you are depressed and suicide enters your mind.   When you are manic, it can feel like you are on the top of the … Continue reading →

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Dear Parkland Students,

Posted on March 21, 2018 by

   Pictures Source I have heard your frustrations about the politicians not listening to you in regards to gun control.  I am not going to get into how I feel about gun control.  What I do want to talk about … Continue reading →

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Interview with the Author of Bipolar Disorder, My Biggest Competitor: An Olympian’s Journey with Mental Illness

Posted on March 19, 2018 by

Amy Gamble is a Mental Health Speaker, Coach & Advocate. Olympian and Bipolar survivor. Find out more about her and her cause and fight at amygamble.com. Amy Gamble is the Executive Director of NAMI Greater Wheeling.  She’s been speaking for the past … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: 9 Myths about Bipolar Disorder by Kristy

Posted on March 15, 2018 by

About Kristy Every time someone casually says something like “Oh I’m so bipolar today” I cringe a little inside. Not because I’m offended, but because I know that so many people have no idea about the reality of bipolar disorder. … Continue reading →

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Author, Speaker, Advocate: Natasha Tracy Explained

Posted on March 13, 2018 by

Natasha Tracy, author of “Lost Marbles: Insights into My Life with Depression & Bipolar” talks about some things you might not know about her. For example, her thoughts on whether there will be a cure for bipolar disorder in her … Continue reading →

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Using Mania: Don’t Freak Out

Posted on March 11, 2018 by

I had a psychiatrist who would tell me I was not manic when I knew I was and my family knew I was.  This was frustrating because I felt like he didn’t believe me and therefore was not helping me. … Continue reading →

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Why Bipolar Disorder Can’t be Blamed for Everything

Posted on June 19, 2017 by

Those of us who have bipolar disorder or other mental illnesses are often haunted by things like, “Have you taken your meds?” or “Do you think that because you are doing crazy things you should be admitted into the hospital?” … Continue reading →

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Is Bipolar Disorder for Everyone?

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

I have two main points to make. The first one is the one that aggravates me and I will tell you that sometimes it upsets people when I talk about it.  I think bipolar disorder is way over diagnosed and … Continue reading →

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What Happens after you have been Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

For some people, it is a relief when they find out that there is a name for something they have been enduring sometimes for years.  Unfortunately, due to the stigma attached to mental illness, some people feel ashamed or don’t … Continue reading →

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Therapy Tips for Bipolar Bandit

Posted on May 10, 2017 by

I have been seeing Michelle for over a year now and she wanted me to share some tips that I have given her to better help manage her bipolar disorder.  All in all, she copes with her bipolar disorder very … Continue reading →

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