Category: <span>mental illness</span>

My Story Isn’t Over Yet

Those who have been paying attention to my social media may have by now noticed the proliferation of semicolons everywhere, including my current profile picture. …

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The Mentally Ill are People Too

The response to mass shootings where the mental health of the perpetrator is in question or where there are known mental health issues often includes …

This is me

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bp2

I saw this on Facebook.  This is an extremely good description of how my bipolar disorder affects me.

Good Morning. If It Is a Good Morning, Which I Doubt

Dealing with mental illness means being in a daily battle with your own brain.  Up until a few months ago when I found out I …

The Roller Coaster Continues, Just Not As Bumpy

I haven’t written in awhile, and, truth be told, there’s not been a whole lot to say.  I am, thankfully, adjusting well to my meds. …

Hello, I’m Jonathan, And I’m Bipolar – Part II

When last I wrote, I was just coming out of a period of very severe depression, followed by a hypomanic episode.  My medication really seems to …

Hello, I’m Jonathan, and I’m Bipolar

I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in late July of this year after battling a severe and at times crippling depression for the prior 16 or more months.