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I was working at the theater today when I lifted something TOO heavy. I felt as if my insides of my stomach was falling out of my side. ...

Lately I have been feeling blah and not like myself. I realized that I have been in such a funk for so long that I have lost myself....

Most people seek help for bipolar disorder because their lives and their bipolar symptoms are out-of-control. If everything was workable,...

It is extremely scary to think that bipolar can take away your ability to make a living. In fact, it’s a big fear of mine. It is grounded...

I was awake this morning at 3:30 a.m. This is partly because I go to bed early and partially because I have insomnia. I’ve had insomnia...

I have dealt with some kind of mood issue since I was a kid. It wasn’t severe back then — it didn’t get severe until I was in my 30’s —...

Mental illness can prevent daily hygiene. I’ve been a victim of this and so have so many other people. Some people have come to me in...

This may sound a little bit corny, but try it. This positive affirmation will resonate at a deep level and have a powerful effect on your...

I’ve written before about what a mixed mood feels like. Mixed moods are hell. Mixed moods are crazy. Most people with bipolar disorder...

Lately my confidence has been really bad. Mentally I have been struggling and it’s starting to really weigh on me. Over the past couple...

It can take a while to find the right bipolar medication and dose. Everyone responds to medication differently, so you may have to try...

So, it’s understandable that I feel like an alien. At times, I even think I look like an alien. The big, glaring, in-your-face secret,...

There are very real reasons why I feel alone, no matter what. The reason is the big, obvious, neon-sign-laden secret — I am alone because...

Can I be honest? Sometimes I get too tired for hope. Some days I don’t think I have any authority to tell you things will get better...

Sometimes when we’re experiencing symptoms of depression, we ignore them or push them away. That can be an effective short-term strategy...

To be nobody-but-yourself-in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody but yourself-means to fight the...

It’s never too late to say “I love you.” These simple words convey so much. If saying “I love you” isn’t a habit in your family, take the...

Family relationships can be complicated by past hurts and regrets. My father has wronged me, he may be looking for his own opportunity...

This monologue is in the show I'm doing right now Plaid Tidings. It's very interesting! RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER HAD A VERY SHINY...