Body dysmorphia, or a fixation the idea or belief that one's body is flawed. It is where anorexia, bulemia, and binge eating tend to reside or arise. Believe it or not. Even I, a rather obese woman, approaching 50, struggles with body dysmporphia, and have since my early teens. I was different from all of the other girls. … Continue reading Mirror, Mirror…I Hate You
There have been several posts Facebook about Christians and depression this week, and to be honest, they hurt. Why? Because I've dealt with it, and I honestly will for the rest of my life due to the fact that mine is clinical, meaning that it is due to a chemical imbalance. There are a couple … Continue reading Faith & Depression: Why the Hate?
Nobody wants to be labeled mentally ill. I get it. I get it more than anyone. I mean, I don't like the label of being bipolar and all of the stigmas that go along with it, so I definitely understand that one. But when I hear people say "they did not have a mental illness", then … Continue reading Mental Illness: The Lies We Tell Ourselves
The suicide rate in the United States has risen by 30% since the 1990's per the CDC. An even sadder fact is that it does not seem to be slowing down, either. With the recent news of the back to back suicide deaths of celebrities like Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, suicide is getting more … Continue reading Heartbroken: Another Life Taken
On most days, I don't think about my mental illness. In fact, most of the time, the only time I think about it is when I take my meds, as they are the only reminder I truly have of my mental state. Otherwise, my life is fairly normal. My bipolar disorder doesn't dominate my life, … Continue reading Unfairly Labeled: The Bipolar Stigma
Over the past week, I feel like I've been bombarded by different studies and antidotes on different subjects that just don't sit well with me. And neither have they sat with others I've spoken to, as well. Some who are professionals, and others who are just lay people that are affected by the answers they … Continue reading Manipulated Pseudo-Truth: The Lies We’re Told
When people hear the word "triggered", they instantly have the image of a gun in their minds. When someone who struggles with mental illness hears the word "triggered", it takes on a completely different meaning, and it does not involve firearms. The word triggered is an adjective that is defined as (of a response) caused by particular … Continue reading Living Triggered: The Daily Bipolar Life
Let's face it, one of the things that those of us with bipolar disorder complain the most about is the amount of weight we gain while taking these medications our psychiatrists prescribe for us. And it isn't just a small amount for us. It is a lot. A lot of people who struggle with bipolar … Continue reading Sanity vs Self-Esteem: The Weighty Issue of Medicating Bipolar Disorder
Yes, you read that right. I fully believe that those who struggle with mental health issues in the United States are held hostage by the United States. We are told that people want to do more to help us, yet the tools and options to do it are so far out of our reach, that … Continue reading Mental Health’s Hostage Situation in the US
Sometimes life hits us with a series of punches that throws us off guard or off center, and we are left wondering what happened. A lot of times for those of us that struggle with mental illness, it can send us into a spiral that can lead to a debilitating depression. For me, I decided … Continue reading Time to Hit the Reset Button
Beautifully Cracked: My Life Bipolar 