#23Surviving and thrivingStaying on schedule, being positive and taking care of ourselves. 23 Mar 202016 MINS16:2123 Mar 2020
#22Recognizing hypomania, reducing worries and anxiety, and improving your life todayMy most recent hypomania and mania and depression, struggling with worry and regret and an... more03 Dec 201928 MINS28:5503 Dec 2019
#21Bipolar anger, depression & healthy relationships Things to know about bipolar anger, fighting depression & and trying to sustain a healthy ... more21 Oct 201927 MINS27:3821 Oct 2019
#20Mania and mental baggageFighting my moods, trying to be present and mindful each day, living in the moment as much... more20 Sep 201920 MINS20:4620 Sep 2019
#19Months-long hypomaniaSelf-care was lacking when I moved into a new place. 28 Aug 201918 MINS18:1928 Aug 2019
#18Big life decisions & stress, searching for more middle ground, Mac Miller still breathesDecision to move after 17 years, trying to manage stress and mood disruption, fell into ra... more28 May 201917 MINS17:4128 May 2019
#17Discussion with Becky of That B Word podcast: stress, intrusive thoughts and autopilot thinkingStress of relationships and stability that comes from good ones; intrusive thoughts, autop... more04 May 201934 MINS34:1204 May 2019
#16Steps to take if you think you’re getting depressed; the benefits of exercise & being mindfulGood articles I’ve read and recommend to help with depressive episodes and hopefully help ... more23 Apr 201925 MINS25:5923 Apr 2019
#15Recovering from irritable depression, using support systemsA weeks’ long depression is so much better than one that lasts months, but it still has ch... more13 Apr 201920 MINS20:4513 Apr 2019
#14Difficulty understanding moods with a broken brain. Trying not to fall into old thinking patterns.Our recovery paths are not linear. There are still obstacles to overcome. Recognize warnin... more25 Mar 201914 MINS14:2825 Mar 2019
#13Meds & the brain, cannabis use, drinking water and taking napsTake meds as prescribed, be honest with your doc, avoid at all costs things you know are h... more15 Mar 201926 MINS26:3515 Mar 2019
#12Bipolar patients on wrong meds? Do we need meds?Meds are not the only answer to bipolar episodes. But the right meds and right doses are c... more06 Mar 201920 MINS20:5906 Mar 2019
#11Anxiety about trip to visit daughter, drop in med dose, books & musicBeen feeling anxious about trip to see oldest daughter, psychiatrist dropped one med dose,... more22 Feb 201928 MINS28:1322 Feb 2019
#10Horrors of mania that resulted in jailA manic episode 2 years ago that changed my life: I am now vigilant about my mental health... more14 Feb 201926 MINS26:2614 Feb 2019
#9Enjoying hypomanic week, hoping mania isn’t next. Trying to stay vigilant about my mental health.I’ve been productive and present, more often than not. Being consistent with some things t... more06 Feb 201931 MINS31:2206 Feb 2019
#8Depression, meds, honesty and being good to yourselfGetting out of depression, being honest with yourself and your doc, taking the right meds ... more28 Jan 201933 MINS33:0028 Jan 2019
#7Stories of hypomania and mania, and ways to prevent episodesStories of my bipolar life before I started living episode-free 2 years ago. What I’m doin... more16 Jan 201927 MINS27:4716 Jan 2019
#6Meditation is a Missing Link for Managing MoodsMeditation is probably not what you think it is: you create your own meditation space the ... more08 Jan 201919 MINS19:3208 Jan 2019
#5Sleeping poorly, manic times and mood stability tipsHypomanic and manic times I’ve had (including jail), sleep is a key to mood stability, and... more30 Dec 201818 MINS18:0230 Dec 2018
#4Bipolar holiday survival strategiesWhy being present at holidays is a present: for our friends and relatives and for us. Ways... more21 Dec 201818 MINS18:3821 Dec 2018
#3Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re rightRendering depression lifeless, lifestyle changes to improve mental illness, struggle with ... more15 Dec 201824 MINS24:4215 Dec 2018
#2A Code For An Authentic SelfContinuing to learn so much while in recovery from bipolar disorder and addiction. Thanks ... more01 Dec 201818 MINS18:5401 Dec 2018
#111 Things I’ve Learned Living With Bipolar Disorder for 24 YearsBipolar disorder and addiction have long been a part of my life. But in my continuing reco... more27 Nov 201812 MINS12:0027 Nov 2018