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It’s Okay to be Happy with a Simple Life
I used to repeat that phrase to myself constantly. Due to my bipolar disorder, I have had the tendency to live in chaos. What kind of chaos? A tumultuous world of constant negative chatter in my brain which would then further compel me to engage in destructive behavior. Pretty much the opposite of the simple […]
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Discerning Love and Limerence with Bipolar Disorder | bpHope.com
How I dealt with breakups & heartache — Read on www.bphope.com/blog/discerning-love-and-limerence-with-bipolar-disorder/
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Christmas Eve
How to survive the holidays when you’re a manic, moody mess: I don’t know. I’ve been slipping back into old routines. Smoking more, distracting myself, and sleeping too much. I’ve been irritable with not just my husband but sadly my kids, too. It’s a never-ending cycle of guilt because I feel terrible afterwards. Thus feeling […]
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Being Mindful in Marriage with Bipolar Disorder | bpHope.com
When bipolar symptoms influenced my behaviors, it took a toll on my marriage, family, and friendships. Coping with my past helped me better manage my — Read on www.bphope.com/blog/being-mindful-in-marriage-with-bipolar-disorder/
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VeryWell- Loving With Bipolar Disorder: A Letter to My Husband
By slowly learning to accept and recognizing the limitations my mental illness may cause, I’ve learned to be a better partner and wife. — Read on www.verywellmind.com/loving-with-bipolar-disorder-a-letter-to-my-husband-5225850
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Healthline- Managing My Bipolar Disorder Has Changed My Relationships
My unacknowledged bipolar disorder contributed to the end of my first marriage. Finally recognizing and managing it helped me to save my second marriage. — Read on www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-disorder/personal-story-relationships-bipolar-disorder
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The Impact of NAMI – Nami-Eastside WA
Guest post for the National Alliance on Mental Illness- Nami-Eastside WA — Read on nami-eastside.org/the-impact-of-nami/
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