mental wellness

Pharmacies and Falling Back.

Medication is a way of life for me. I take three in the morning, one in the afternoon, and two at night. Don't get me wrong, I take them because they keep me balanced, but it's a constant reminder every time my alarm goes off that I'm stuck with this illness. But that's just the… Continue reading Pharmacies and Falling Back.

mental wellness

The Magic Potion

When I say that Bipolar Disorder stole years of my life I wasn't exaggerating. This thing just takes and takes and takes. It has nothing good to give. Holding a job, having a relationship, everyday things like laundry, cleaning, cooking... they get difficult. Although some more severe than others, we pretty much all go through… Continue reading The Magic Potion

bipolar disorder, mental wellness

When in Doubt – Don’t

There is this thing that most people have when they drink. It is the thing that says, “You’ve had enough. It’s time to stop.” I do not have that thing. It took me a really long time to realize that I don’t have it. Going out and drinking was fun and after a few drinks… Continue reading When in Doubt – Don’t