Having experienced hypomania before, I knew the warning signs and summoned the courage to nip it in the bud. (click title to read on...)
Mania: Way Beyond Happy
I worry about hypomania and take charge of my health by reaching out for help. (click title to read on...)
You Must Do The Thing
New things can be scary. (click title to read more...)
Highly Sensitive: That’s Me!
Since I was a child, I’ve been called “too sensitive.” Recently I’ve learned that it’s not that abnormal, and I'm realizing that I'm okay. (click title to read on...)
Who Cares What Others Think? part 1
I have cared a lot about what other people think since my age was in the single digits. To care about what I think, I’ve dug deep and realize that my body is amazing, regardless of its appearance. (click title to read on...)
Finding My Niche, Breaking the Stigma
Today I am inviting those friends who I feel may be interested in this blog to like this page and read it. By doing this, I am attempting to share my life and break the stigma of mental illness that holds so many captive in fear. You are not alone. (click title to read on...)
What I Learned about Bravery and Love from my Dog Today
Today we took our dog to her annual vet appointment. I was blown away by how brave she acted and the overwhelming depth of love I feel for her. (click title to read on...)
Gratitude and how it has Changed My Life
Sometimes I do things because I have to, and not because I want to. Though not uncommon, my mental wellness improves when I appreciate any thing, big or small, that I can manage to be grateful for. (click title to read more...)
The Best Medicine Turns Out to Actually be Others’ Laughter
The expression may be true: “Laughter is the best medicine”. But whose laughter? (read more...)
Coping with Stress in Public
Stress happens. The ability to cope with stress while in public shows me what I'm made of. (read more...)
