According to Merriam-Webster, happy is defined as notably fitting, effective, or well adapted In the beginning, it's hard to tell the difference between genuine happiness and hypomania. I have issues deciphering between the two. So many times I've felt that I was happy but it turned out to be a hypomanic episode. So these past… Continue reading Happiness or Hypomania?
I went and started a YouTube channel. There was a lot of anxiety going into this and hitting upload. It'd be awesome if you had any constructive criticism. If you enjoy it, please subscribe, comment, and like. You guys are awesome. ❤
Disclaimer: I am an atheist. I'm out and loud about my atheism. However, this post isn't about my beliefs or your beliefs. It's about some's ignorant beliefs when it comes to mental illness and mental health. This rant is about a type of toxic positivity (Check out the article, linked above) I read a… Continue reading Rant: Religion is Not a Cure for Mental Illness
I can see clearer than I ever have before. The colors brighten and I'm not up, down, up, down, up, down. It was as if there was this gray haze over my life while depressed and lithium has brought the beauty of colors back. I can see what I want and what I need to… Continue reading Politics and Lithium
I apologize for being missing in action the past few weeks. In August, my sister and her boyfriend finally got married! They've been together for 9 years & have 3 kids together. I'm so happy for her. They're great together. They've had their moments but what couple hasn't? She was a damn gorgeous bride! I… Continue reading Update
I'm super excited for this week's Working On Us writing prompt from Beckie over at Beckie's Mental Mess! It's on emotional support animals, which means I get to talk about my beloved furbabies! Go check it out so you can join in! Prompt #1 Do you own a pet for emotional support and/or service/therapy? My… Continue reading Working On Us Week #11
It's time for Beckie's (from Beckie's Mental Mess) writing prompt for Working On Us! It's to spread more awareness on mental illness. You should definitely check it out & join in! Unfortunately, I missed last week's prompt because I was super busy. But I'm ready to get back at it. Prompt #1 Have you ever… Continue reading Working On Us Week #9
Last week, I started my first session of EMDR therapy. We're going at a slower pace since my trauma was on-going when I was younger and because sometimes people end up trapped in the harsh memories. So, my sessions go back and forth between talk therapy and EMDR. I decided to share my journey with… Continue reading Part 1: Starting EMDR Therapy
It's week 6 for Beckie at Beckie's Mental Mess mental health prompts! Go check out her blog if you haven't and join in to help further advocate the seriousness of mental health and mental illness. Prompt #1 There are so many varieties of depression out there, such as Bipolar Depression and (SAD) Seasonal Affective Disorder.… Continue reading Working On Us Week #6
This post is part of Beckie's from Beckie's Mental Mess Working On Us Prompt! Go check it out and join in on the fun! Prompt #2 Emptiness in my heart as I clutch my chest, You're worthless Humidity in the air as the sweat rolls off my forehead, Nobody loves you Taste of salty tears… Continue reading Working On Us Week #4
This Bipolar Brat 