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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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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
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…
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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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.
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.
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.
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…
Being outside in nature with natural sunlight has some pretty amazing health and wellness benefits that you may not be aware of…
If you are curious to know what the three affirmations are; continue reading.
Image by 1388843 from Pixabay So… it has been quite a while since I posted anything at all on My Bipolar Mind. I am so sorry for being gone for … Continue Reading It’s Been A While (Once Again), Sorry
It’s been quite some time since I last posted anything. A lot has happened and changed in my life.
I would like to take a moment to welcome Jessenia Collado (@jesscollado3) to the My Bipolar Mind blog family! Jess is our newest writer on this site.
I have been in the longest depressive state since being diagnosed. It started around September 2021.
I know I have been posting blog post after blog post over the last several hours (thanks to mania and insomnia), but I thought I would try something a little different for me and write about 10 things I am grateful for this morning.
Living with anxiety can feel different for each and every person because symptoms of anxiety can be experienced differently. After all, we are all unique in our own ways. Many people who live with anxiety on a daily basis can relate to one another while still adding their own spin on what anxiety feels like to them.
Seeing a psych for the first time can be stressful, but going in prepared can help tremendously. Almost everyone is so nervous the days leading up to the appointment.
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.
I am no stranger to inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations or even to partial hospitalization programs for mental health treatment and care. Before my first ever stay in a Behavioral Health Unit, I lived in fear of being told I needed inpatient mental health care because it was something I had never experienced before and feared deeply.
I just wanted to share a very easy and simple mindfulness technique that you can try almost anywhere you are. It only takes a brief few minutes to complete. This exercise can help ground you and bring you back to the here and now during times of high anxiety or stress.
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