Navigating the Challenges of Living with Bipolar Disorder
Living with any type of Bipolar Disorder can be a hard road to navigate at times… Continue Reading…
Why People Tend to ‘Self-Medicate’ with Drugs & Alcohol
Self-medication is when a person takes drugs or alcohol to make themselves feel better about a self-diagnosis or existing diagnoses and have not consulted with a physician before picking their drug of choice.
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IMPORTANT: Mental Health Resource Phone Numbers & Hotlines
I have complied an updated list of mental health resource phone numbers and hotlines that anyone from the United States could use and keep handy; especially if you are in a crisis or feel like you might harm yourself or somebody else.
Self-Harm: It’s not always about ‘attention seeking’
Self-harm happens all over the globe. It does not matter your age, gender, race, or what mental health disorders you have. 17% of the population has self-harmed at some point in their life…
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The 7 Different Types of Bipolar Disorder
Read about the 7 Types of Bipolar Disorder
(Guest Post by Jo-Ann Coetzee) Understanding the Complex Link Between Schizophrenia and Addiction: The Importance of Integrated Treatment
Schizophrenia and addiction are two serious and debilitating conditions that often occur together. Schizophrenia affects approximately 1% of the global population and is characterized by a range of symptoms…
20 Things You Can Try to Help Relax
It’s always a good idea to take at least 30-60 minutes out of your day to do something for yourself that can help you relax and unwind from a stressful, busy, or long day…
The Benefits of Nature for Mental Health
Being outside in nature with natural sunlight has some pretty amazing health and wellness benefits that you may not be aware of…
UPDATE: Second E-Mail Address for MyBipolarMind.com
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Hey Everyone that is out there reading this right now! I hope you all are having a wonderful Tuesday night! Just a quick UPDATE … Continue Reading UPDATE: Second E-Mail Address for MyBipolarMind.com
Tips on How to Survive Your Bipolar Disorder Symptoms
I want to share some of the things that have helped me cope and deal with my bipolar symptoms. You have to try different things to see what works for you and what doesn’t work for you. Below is a list of things that I’ve done to survive my bipolar disorder.
How Saying These Three Affirmations Daily can Help Give Your Mental Health a Boost
If you are curious to know what the three affirmations are; continue reading.
Self-Harm Myths and Facts
Cutting, Scratching, Burning. There are a number of ways an individual may self-harm. And it’s more common than you may think. In fact, Nearly 17% of all people will self-harm sometime during their lives. March is self-harm awareness month, to help bring attention to self-injuring behaviors and get rid of some of the confusions about what self-harm is, identify the signs to watch for, and offer ways to help someone who you suspect might be engaging in self-harming activities
Stages of Grief: The 7 stages of Grief Explained
Pop culture often references the stages of grief, but how much does the general public actually know about them? One thing generally missed is people should interpret the seven stages of grief loosely. No one experiences loss the same way. In fact, people go through the different stages in their order and can even loop back to one they already “experienced.”
Different Types of Anxiety Disorders & How You Can Cope
There are several different types of anxiety disorders, which includes Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Specific Phobias, Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety, as well as Separation Anxiety Disorder.
The Struggle is Real: My Life & Living With Borderline Personality Disorder
This is a topic I don’t necessarily like to talk about as it’s difficult to talk about much less then writing about it. So a bit of a backstory before I jump into it. I was diagnosed back in 2014 with Borderline Personality Disorder.
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Guest Post by Rissa: All About Insomnia (Plus, Get a FREE Printable Sleep Log)
Let’s welcome Rissa (who also happens to my head/lead Admin for the My Bipolar Mind Facebook Group) back to the My Bipolar Mind blog as she shares helpful information about Insomnia. She even included a FREE printable sleep log that was given to her by her own sleep doctor.
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Guest Post by Rissa: Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar Disorder | Learn The Difference (Plus Info on BPD)
Let’s welcome Rissa back to My Bipolar Mind as she talks about the difference between Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) vs. Bipolar Disorder (BD). She also goes over facts, symptoms, and treatment options for BPD.
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Try It: Download & Print Our Updated Monthly Bipolar Mood/Symptom Tracker
For those of you who are like me and are living with bipolar disorder, you have probably been told about the importance of tracking your mood and bipolar symptoms regularly at least once or twice in your life. Tracking your mood and symptoms has quite a few benefits. (Get your free printable and continue reading)
Guest Post by Rissa: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Insomnia (CBT-I)
Let’s welcome Rissa back to My Bipolar Mind! She would like to share some very beneficial and useful information about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. She’s gained this information via her doctors and own personal experience. Continue reading to learn more!
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Getting Back To The Pen
It has been so long since I have written anything, I had started a few times but not even halfway through whatever I was writing about I would have a huge blowout (ANGER) and like always, after doing so I would go into my bedroom and retreat into one of the darkest, most dangerous places I could go (inside my own head).
Feeling a Bit Happier & Freer Than I Have in Months.
I have been dealing with a lot less stress and anxiety…. Continue Reading…
Creating a Gratitude Journal & How it Can Help Promote Mental Health Wellness
To learn more about Gratitude Journals and how they can help with mental health wellness, you must first know what gratitude means. The definition of gratitude is, “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation and return kindness.” Gratitude is focusing on the positive and good things in our lives, and being thankful for what we already have…
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The Importance of Self-Love & Improving Your Mental Health
Self-love is something that not everyone has for themselves, but when you must struggle with your mental health condition(s), having love for yourself is very important in mental wellness… Continue Reading
How Anxiety Disorders Can Impact Your Physical Health & Body
Anxiety can be a normal part of everyday life. People can get anxious when they have an interview, their first day at a new job, or addressing a group of people. But when you are dealing with an anxiety disorder the anxiety a person feels can get extreme. It can activate your natural fight or flight response… Continue Reading…
What is PTSD & How Do You Develop It?
PTSD stands for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. With this disorder you can have flashbacks to a traumatic event or events that either happened to you or it could be from something that you witnessed too… CONTINUE READING
Why You Should Always Talk to Your Psychiatrist BEFORE Stopping Your Psych Meds
I have learned a lot in the 20-some-odd-years since I was diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder. No one really wants to be told that they will be on medications for the rest of their life, but that is just the way life happens sometimes.
Join Now: The My Bipolar Mind Support Group on FB
The My Bipolar Mind Group on Facebook is a place where you can talk about anything mental health related. You don’t even have to be bipolar to join. You could have any mental health disorder and still be accepted into this mental health support group.
I Temporarily Lost My Mind
everything has been kind of a blur to me since Saturday when I woke up at 3:22am for work
Late Night Thoughts: April 18, 2023
It is currently a little after 9:45pm. I should have gone to bed hours ago…
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