If you have been following along with these blog posts then you already know that I struggle with periods of depression. I also have anxiety. These two things combined can make life difficult for me. These past few months have been extra difficult. I’ve really struggled with a lack of motivation and willingness to do…
The American Psychiatric Association describes bipolar disorder as “a brain disorder that causes changes in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. People with bipolar disorder experience intense emotional states that typically occur during distinct periods of days to weeks, called mood episodes.” There are different types of bipolar disorder depending on a person’s…
I struggle with bouts of depression. The times when I am feeling low can be really hard on me. It can be difficult to get back to feeling like myself even after the depression has passed. I’m currently working on getting back on track after experiencing a few months long low period. I thought I…
I struggle with bouts of depression. The times when I am feeling low can be really hard on me. It can be difficult to get back to feeling like myself even after the depression has passed. I’m currently working on getting back on track after experiencing a few months long low period. I thought I…
Oh boy, this is a loaded question! The short answer is yes. The long answer involves an updated diagnosis that I’m not quite ready to share. I am willing to share how I know I’m depressed, what depression looks like for me, and how I get through depression. So how do I know I’m depressed?…
Did I forget about the blog? Did I run out of things to write about? Why haven’t I posted since May? The answer is simple. My mental health comes first. Always. When I started this blog I promised to be honest and real. The truth is I have been struggling lately. I’ve been experiencing more…
Warning: I talk vaguely about my personal struggles with self-harm and suicide in this blog post. I have kept it vague for a reason. If these topics might be too much for you then please put yourself first and exit out of this blog post. Thank you I think I began experiencing anxiety that was…
