BipolarAwareness

I just wanted to start this morning off by reminding us that yes we all have a mental health condition called Bipolar Disorder in common & we all have our flaws, fits, mania, depression, etc bcuz of it, but we all have other traits that comes with having Bipolar & they're actually extraordinarily awesome traits! So next time you start feeling down on yourself bcuz you have Bipolar & you're having a bad day or for anyone having a bad day today already, I just wanted to remind each & every one of us, that we're still human & everyone has good & bad days & traits about them! And that you should always remember that bcuz of this disorder it makes us more sensitive & empathetic to the world around us & that's an amazing thing to me! So to sum it up, Good Morning & remember you're all amazing to me! 🌄✌️💚☯️💪🙋

#BipolarDepression

Yes I know it's a jumbled confusing mess of a guide! But this is what our brains feel like most of the time & I'm so sick of ppl comparing themselves to being sad or having mood swings & not even thinking & joking "I am going bipolar again!" It's not fun, funny or something to joke about! So I just wanted to share this with my Mighty 💪 family this morning! ✌️💚☯️💪🙋 #BipolarAwareness #ThisisyourbrainonBipolarDisorder

As part of World Bipolar Day, I wanted to highlight some of the differences and similarities between Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder!

Both disorders involve mood swings, impulsivity, inappropriate anger, and suicidal ideation or attempts. However, some of the factors that make each disorder different from each other is the following:

Bipolar

❤️ interpersonal insensitivity
❤️ a grandiose self-image
❤️ longer duration of mood changes (weeks)
❤️ sometimes more severe manic episodes

Borderline

❤️ sensitivity to abandonment or rejection
❤️ a bad self-image
❤️ mood changes that can occur for minutes or days
❤️manic episodes that do not last as long

Both disorders can limit your quality of life, though, and it is possible to be diagnosed with both - I am! If you ever feel like your moods or behaviors are concerning, don't be afraid to reach out for help! When I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder last year, it made a lot more sense to me why some of the dbt skills I practiced just wouldn't stick! Knowing can sometimes be more helpful than not!

#bpdawareness #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #BipolarAwareness

I’m currently writing on my blog, my entries in to my mood diary from each month of last year, with the hope that it might be of interest to somebody somewhere or even, possibly, seen by a health professional, be it a Doctor or Psychiatrist, and it is simply acknowledged to give them an insight.

I’m aware that on here we are advised not to post anything that could possibly incite a negative reaction. My account is no-holds barred and to the point, so I wouldn’t post it on here as it would get taken down.

I’m just wondering if anyone has any thoughts about it? Would it be positive for others to read? Is there any platform that looks at this sort of thing that you could recommend for me to submit it to?

TIA 🙏

Stuart

#BipolarAwareness #Sharingmystory #mooddiary #Mentalillnessfeelslike

I just wanted to share this with everyone on all my social media platforms to create awareness & take the negative stigma off all mental health disorders, but today it's about Bipolar Disorder! I just want ppl to know that we're no different than them! We just have a disorder of our brains & we're not crazy! And that just bcuz someone is mentally ill doesn't mean we're going to shoot up a store or movie theater! I'm so tired of everything that happens it's always bcuz they say "the person has mental health issues"! That's such bs & it makes us all look like we're just a bunch of unstable ppl that are going to freak out 1 day & hurt ppl! When it's really the total opposite! Thanks everyone ✌️💖☯️💪🙋🤞🙏

My daughter's best friend lost her mother last night to a heart attack. She was bipolar and had been self medicating with alchohol. I am so extremely sad, scared and angry. I am sick of having to hide you I am. we all need and deserve to be who we are, where ever we and not be judged. We are people with a mental illness not just a mental illness. We deserve love and respect, not disrespect and judgment. #EndTheStigma #Bewhoyouare #Hope #peace

I've just had the 1st anniversary of my dads unexpected death (1st Nov) and he was my main supportor. He knew how to help me and understood me from my early struggles until my last hospital admission just weeks before he died. I want to grieve him, but I'm scared if I do, I will spiral and won't be able to pull myself back without him here. He was my biggest advocate of self help and recovery. I feel like if im allowed to be sad, I may let him down. #BipolarAwareness #Grief #managingmood #Support #Caregivers