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Recovery

Has anyone ever made the goal to get out of bed each day and can’t do it on most days? I eventually get out of bed usually, and feel like there will be more of a chance of me having a productive day if I get out of bed relatively early in the morning, but most days I can barely summon the motivation to do it. I’ve had the goal for a couple months now and it doesn’t seem to be improving. My mind in the evening is very different from my mind in the morning and it’s physically hard to get moving. I’ve tried writing down the goal and putting it in my phone but it’s not sticking. Can anyone relate?#Depression #Bipolar1

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Recovery

Has anyone ever made the goal to get out of bed each day and can’t do it on most days? I eventually get out of bed usually, and feel like there will be more of a chance of me having a productive day if I get out of bed relatively early in the morning, but most days I can barely summon the motivation to do it. I’ve had the goal for a couple months now and it doesn’t seem to be improving. My mind in the evening is very different from my mind in the morning and it’s physically hard to get moving. I’ve tried writing down the goal and putting it in my phone but it’s not sticking. Can anyone relate?#Depression #Bipolar1

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Bipolar Humour 🤪🤣👌 #Bipolar1Disorder #Bipolar2Disorder #DistractMe

Something to bring a smile to your face 🤗 wishing you all a fabulous weekend wherever you are and whatever you’re doing 👌

#MightyTogether

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Kinda stable !

I’ts been three years now since last post .. I don’t know if my feelings and mood is stable or not but the way i feel now I think that iam stable !
It’s weird because i never thought that i will ever be in this place, I always felt that this disorder define me and i will always be sick.
But now this time i feel diffrent like there’s something changed in me. I no longer feel upset or depressed neither happier or mania, i feel like my brain fainally quiet there’s no any chaos anymore.
Is this a good sign or I’m just hallucinating?
#Bipolar1 #BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #Manic #MentalHealth

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Kinda stable !

I’ts been three years now since last post .. I don’t know if my feelings and mood is stable or not but the way i feel now I think that iam stable !
It’s weird because i never thought that i will ever be in this place, I always felt that this disorder define me and i will always be sick.
But now this time i feel diffrent like there’s something changed in me. I no longer feel upset or depressed neither happier or mania, i feel like my brain fainally quiet there’s no any chaos anymore.
Is this a good sign or I’m just hallucinating?
#Bipolar1 #BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #Manic #MentalHealth

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I was discriminated against yesterday at a local restaurant because of the way I look and act

Hey guys, I don’t think this will get lots of attention, but I wanted to share my story of an experience I faced yesterday.

I’d like to share an experience I recently had at a local restaurant where I was mocked and insulted by the owner and her friend. They called me “weird” and “creepy,” claiming I “intimidate locals” because I walk around town. The truth is, I can’t drive due to my disability and medication—walking is how I stay independent.

They also accused me of not paying for food, even though I do most of the time, or bring friends/family who order. Others in the community do the same or even keep unpaid tabs—but I’m the one singled out. I’m on the autism spectrum and live with multiple disabilities.

I believe this treatment was not only hurtful, but a clear example of ableism. I’m hoping to raise awareness and start a broader conversation about how businesses treat neurodivergent and disabled people. I’d be grateful if you could help share my story or guide me to the right place to tell it.

Thank you for your time and advocacy.
For context, the restaurant is called “The Dale” in Mountain Dale, NY. I have schizophrenia, epilepsy, Asperger’s disorder, and a essential tremor disorder which makes it hard for me to walk, do things independently, and makes me act quiet or very talkative in certain circumstances. I do not have a record of any violence, I just take lots of medications so sometimes I stare off into space or look grimaced.

#Ableism #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #Bipolar1 #EssentialTremor #PTSD #AspergersSyndrome #AutismSpectrumDisorder #AutismSpectrum #MightyMoment

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I was discriminated against yesterday at a local restaurant because of the way I look and act

Hey guys, I don’t think this will get lots of attention, but I wanted to share my story of an experience I faced yesterday.

I’d like to share an experience I recently had at a local restaurant where I was mocked and insulted by the owner and her friend. They called me “weird” and “creepy,” claiming I “intimidate locals” because I walk around town. The truth is, I can’t drive due to my disability and medication—walking is how I stay independent.

They also accused me of not paying for food, even though I do most of the time, or bring friends/family who order. Others in the community do the same or even keep unpaid tabs—but I’m the one singled out. I’m on the autism spectrum and live with multiple disabilities.

I believe this treatment was not only hurtful, but a clear example of ableism. I’m hoping to raise awareness and start a broader conversation about how businesses treat neurodivergent and disabled people. I’d be grateful if you could help share my story or guide me to the right place to tell it.

Thank you for your time and advocacy.
For context, the restaurant is called “The Dale” in Mountain Dale, NY. I have schizophrenia, epilepsy, Asperger’s disorder, and a essential tremor disorder which makes it hard for me to walk, do things independently, and makes me act quiet or very talkative in certain circumstances. I do not have a record of any violence, I just take lots of medications so sometimes I stare off into space or look grimaced.

#Ableism #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #Bipolar1 #EssentialTremor #PTSD #AspergersSyndrome #AutismSpectrumDisorder #AutismSpectrum #MightyMoment

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Stuck in my "Bipolar rage"

#BipolarDisorder #Bipolar1Disorder Every end of April until the end of May, I have this as I call in My "Bipolar rage". I become manic and I'm usually hypomanic for the better part of my life. I become this different person. I noticed this when I was 15 right before I was diagnosed I decided I wanted to become an actress and had to get to California. I made it to Pennsylvania from New York.
Every year I find myself driving for hours, finding myself out hiking, at the gym 2x a day, not sleeping well, or eating, filling my journal up with a bunch of thoughts scrambled into sentences. I drive irratic as I go from lane to lane getting into an accident 2 years ago because someone cut me off and I thought I could get around them. I get these racing thoughts of so many great ideas.
Yes I am in mania and although it's great for the first 2 days, it drags on for a month and it's overwhelming. By the time I get to get to a state of hypomania, my body feels like it's been abused.
This has been happening for 32 years now and today I talk about it because someone out there just might be going through the same thing. Maybe just maybe my story might help someone and that makes this all well worth it!

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