July 11, 2016 Long time, no update. Here’s what’s new… A long-overdue update about what's been happening lately - dealing with stress, remodeling projects, bipolar disorder symptoms, and medication side effects. #bipolar disorder#hallucinations#medication#mental illness#schizoaffective disorder#therapy
September 11, 2015 I may have Schizoaffective Disorder I've posted about this on social media to some extent, but I'm sure not everyone follows me to know what's going on with my mental health diagnosis journey. #bipolar disorder#diagnosis#schizoaffective disorder
September 8, 2015 Rough time lately Dealing with stress over finances, remodeling projects, and bipolar disorder symptoms including hallucinations, depression, and rapid mood cycling while managing medication and therapy. #bipolar disorder#coping#life#personal feelings
September 4, 2015 Hallucinations. Had a few tonight. A personal account of experiencing multiple hallucinations within 20 minutes - seeing an Egyptian-style cat, a ghostly girl, and a van transforming into a clown. The reality and fear of psychotic episodes. #bipolar disorder#hallucinations#history#mental illness#psychosis#sleep
September 1, 2015 Anxiety and paranoia Anxiety is a normal part of life, but there's a point when it becomes something more. This post explores the difference between normal anxiety and anxiety disorders, including paranoia. #anxiety#bipolar disorder#death#history#panic
August 28, 2015 Ultra-rapid cycling lately Experiencing ridiculously rapid cycling with Bipolar disorder lately - mood swings happening at an accelerated rate, making it difficult to maintain stability. #bipolar disorder#chemical imbalance#depression#moods#racing thoughts#rapid cycling
August 22, 2015 Delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia A personal account of experiencing psychosis associated with bipolar disorder, including delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia from childhood through adulthood. #bipolar disorder#delusions#hallucinations#mental illness#paranoia#psychosis
August 21, 2015 A therapist that I may actually like for once! After not having a therapist for a couple of years and having bad experiences, I finally met a new therapist. Surprisingly, I may actually like her - she has a sense of humor, doesn't force me to do anything, and I felt comfortable. #bipolar disorder#getting help#personal feelings#therapy
August 12, 2015 Bipolar disorder: My Personal Experience and What it is for me Brien Blatt details some of his personal experience with his Bipolar Disorder and how it has impacted has life. Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depressive disorder, affects mood, energy, and activity levels. #bipolar-disorder#bipolar-depression#bipolar-mania#personal-experience
August 11, 2015 Mental illness and the stigma attached to it A rant about the stigma attached to Bipolar Disorder and other mental illnesses, addressing misconceptions about danger, craziness, and the need for compassion. #bipolar disorder#different#mental illness#opinion#rant#stigma#truth
August 9, 2015 What is Bipolar Disorder anyway? What is Bipolar disorder? Well, I have it; let me give you a summary. A brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. #bipolar disorder#depression#difficulty concentrating#irritability#mania#moods#racing thoughts
August 8, 2015 After 2 years, I'm back on medication After taking a 2-year break from psychiatrists, therapists, and medication due to a bad experience with Seroquel, my symptoms worsened. This is the story of getting back on track - the ER visit, finding a primary care doctor, and finally seeing a psychiatrist who prescribed Lamictal. #anxiety#bipolar disorder#difficulty concentrating#doctor#medication#psychiatrist#racing thoughts
August 8, 2015 Bad experience with Seroquel, and a suicide attempt A personal account of a suicide attempt while taking Seroquel, including the negative side effects, the overdose experience, hospitalization, and long-term consequences. #bipolar disorder#consequences#medication#overdose#side effects#suicide#suicide attempt
August 6, 2015 All about my racing thoughts Define racing thoughts? Ever had a "flight of ideas" - thoughts that just won't stop, and overwhelm you? Read and HEAR examples of racing thoughts here. #bipolar-disorder#racing-thoughts#mental-health
August 6, 2015 Coping skills from yours truly Coping skills for mental illness, anxiety, depression, stress, and life in general. A rundown of coping skills that I've learned to deal with my mental/emotional issues. #bipolar disorder#coping#decisions#depression#exercise#getting help#health#opinion#suicide
August 6, 2015 What severe depression is like What is severe depression like? Based on personal experiences - the physical weight, emotional drain, and the reality that it's not something you can just 'toughen up' and snap out of. #bipolar disorder#chemical imbalance#depression#research#science
August 6, 2015 More about my stay in a mental hospital A personal account of being hospitalized in a mental institution, including the initial feelings, experiences with psychiatrists, group therapy, and the journey toward accepting a bipolar disorder diagnosis. #bipolar disorder#history#medication#mental institute#psychiatrist
August 6, 2015 Suicidal thoughts I've had suicidal thoughts throughout my whole my life and still do to this day. A personal account of suicidal thoughts in the context of bipolar disorder. #bipolar disorder#death#life#suicide