Hope and Encouragement
Bi-Polar? Life Hacks For The Holidays
As a child every Thanksgiving-Christmas holiday I would become sick. Don’t misunderstand. Mine was a “Leave It To Beaver” childhood. It was an idyllic 1950’s
Tag: Bipolar Disorder
How Do You Manage Anxiety When You Are Depressed?
Before I was treated for bipolar depression I also developed an anxiety disorder. For example, I found it difficult to eat in public. When we
Eight Things You Can Do When Someone You Love Is Bipolar
Bipolar disease is difficult to treat. It is complicated and hard to diagnose. It may take three or more years to identify. It can be
The Long First Step: Asking For Help
You knew something was wrong. Maybe you were self aware. You recognized you weren’t enjoying anything any more. Your energy was at low ebb. You
Four Myths about Depression that Need to Change
Four Myths About Depression There are myths about every area of life. Here are four depression myths that need to be dispelled. First Myth: Traumatic
Hope and Encouragement
My Experience with Side Effects of Bipolar Meds
When I was first diagnosed as bipolar, I didn’t care if treatment had side effects. I only wanted to be out of the hell-hole of
Hope and Encouragement
Managing Bipolar Fog and Thinking Difficulties
Sometimes my brain feels like a dense fog. I have trouble thinking for the right word for common objects. Not a good thing for a
The Power of Hope: Hearing a Peer’s Story Brought Hope to Lee
In this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, a son and mother share their compelling joining of finding hope in the midst of the
Seven Tools for Overcoming Impulse Control Issues
While I have had no major mood swings or episodes in the last 14 years, I have and continue to have to self-monitor my impulse
