Float or Sink – living with depression means sometimes you forget to swim
The oldest man in the world is doing laps in front of us. As the boys bicker over whether or not to play ping pong, I watch the man bob […]
Category Archives: bipolar disorder
Children and Their Reactions To Bipolar Parenting: How To End The Destructive Cycle
Nothing–I mean nothing–depresses me more than seeing my kids afraid of me. Nightmare visions flood my head as I see clip after clip after clip of small faces crying and […]
For the Love of Dogs: Three Ways Companion Animals Improve Your Health | The Science of Addiction
For the Love of Dogs: Three Ways Companion Animals Improve Your Health | The Science of Addiction.
A Surprising Sign Of Hypomania
Last week, it hit me during my morning ritual of reading email. Despite three digital reminders, I realized I hadn’t taken my daily meds. Up to the kitchen I went, […]
4 Ways To End The Depression Spiral
January is rife with depression triggers—holiday let down and fewer days of sunlight—and I’ve added a few of my own, including job hunting and a resolution to write more. I’m […]
Slowing Down
Over the past few weeks I’ve noticed bloggers are taking hiatuses or giving up blogging. Reasons for this include S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder), blogging burn-out, and depression to name a […]
Is It Sadness? Or Something Worse?
Does being sad scare you? When you’re down, do you find yourself wondering if you’re just sad or slipping into depression? For an upcoming post, I’m looking for readers willing […]
