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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...

You can’t pour from an empty cup. If you don’t pencil in self-care on your to-do list during the holidays, you will pay the price well...

Depression is an invisible disease. A person’s smiling face often hides their secret. And for those of us who have been battling mental...

“If I ever go looking for my heart's desire again, I won't look any further than my own back yard. Because if it isn't there, I never...

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

Different roads can lead to the same destination. Don’t compare yourself to anyone else. You keep that heart of gold. You keep trying...

I think it is natural to feel a little let down once the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving and Christmas are over. Don’t we all hold our...

I have learned the hard way that if I try to do everything, I become exhausted and enjoy nothing. When you live with bipolar disorder,...

“As for you, my fine friend, you're a victim of disorganized thinking. You are under the unfortunate delusion that simply because you run...

I swear to you all, I had a great idea for a post today. I sat in bed last night, and something popped into my head that was interesting,...

We all have this Norman Rockwell image of what we want the holiday season to look like. We want to select the perfect gifts and entertain...

A while back, I learned that being kind to myself will be a lifelong journey. Patience with myself will be a lifelong journey. Even...