Five Wellness Principles
Bipolar disorder differs from person to person. The same medicines do not work for all of us, nor do we all even have the same
Month: February 2017
What is Bipolar Disorder Issues Vs. Emotional Issues
Recently I’ve run across some great articles: “13 Things That Mentally Strong People DON’T Do” (which is also a book by Amy Morin) and “15
What Would You Propose to Make the Mental Health System Better?
May has been designated as “Mental Health Awareness Month” and today is “National Mental Health & Dignity Day”. The designation of this day as the
When “I” Becomes “We” Wellness Happens
From my perspective, finding at least one person that you trust can be key for successful recovery. Let’s be honest, bipolar disorder, when not treated
When Remorse and Regret Become Toxic
For the past five years I’ve had the blessing of leading a Fresh Hope group, which are faith-based peer run support groups for those who
When Your Child is Diagnosed with Bipolar: Becoming a Loved One
Recently someone my wife and I love very dearly was been diagnosed with bipolar II disorder. I find myself learning a lot from my wife
Wisdom for Living Well: Knowing the Difference Between What We Can Change and What We Can’t Change
This line from the Serenity Prayer has been a key for me in learning how to live to well in spite of bipolar disorder: “The serenity to accept
Working with Your Medicine: Doing Your Part
From my experience medicine is the foundation upon which my recovery is built. Before I could even attempt to make the necessary changes in my
Hope and Encouragement
My Story of Anxiety
I first shared about my struggle with anxiety on my blog. Before I knew it my post had been shared to thousands of people. Not
