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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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…
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…
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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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
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.
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.
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
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
(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…
Late Night Thoughts: April 18, 2023
It is currently a little after 9:45pm. I should have gone to bed hours ago…
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.
It’s Been A While (Once Again), Sorry
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 A While…
It’s been quite some time since I last posted anything. A lot has happened and changed in my life.
My Bipolar Mind 