Bipolar Disorder Warrior Tips

In a society where almost 99% of the population judge instantly from physical appearance and first impression, it is easy to fall prey to the allusion of making assumptions about others. Contemporary society is characteristically defined by images and preconceptions that are usually thrust upon us. The resulting impact of this trend is harshly felt by individuals with various mental health problems. As a mental health enthusiast and someone who has fallen victim to instantaneous judgment from the surrounding in different instances, I am passionately writing to inform others that such quick conclusions frequently mislead and prevent us from seeing the rich tapestry of experiences and inspiring stories that lie beneath the physical appearances. The complexities that make everyone distinct in their spaces cannot be noted by judging from first impressions.   Much depth of our capacity to connect on deeper levels through understanding the people we encounter in our daily lives is gr...

     As a survivor of a mental health condition, I have learned the need to develop a proprietary attitude toward an illness. Many times, persons of different mental health issues tend to run away from their problems in a bid to stay stigma-free in society. This has constantly led to more ramifications for individuals as they fear owning the afflictions that ensue with their illnesses. In this article, I am explaining to fellow survivors how I took authority on my condition with Bipolar Disorder to stay on track with my daily life, particularly for peer-supporting others.         The process entails self-acceptance procedures that set one free of any fears that result from the stigmatization of mental health survivors. For my condition, Bipolar Disorder, the aftermath of a manic or depressive episode is full of awful stories that may be hard to take in. This explains why it is more difficult to deal with the condition.   Besides, the fact t...

       The month of May is a special one in the world as it is recognized as a mental health awareness month. However, not many individuals are aware of the significance of the month as greater percentages of people are unaware of the clear meaning of the actual concept. The lack of understanding is attributed to insufficient sensitization of the topic among people on various facets of the menace. This has significantly led to an increasing number of mysteries related to mental health issues in the world, thus, deeming the need for an active campaign on the issue to deliberate the society. As a mental health enthusiast, I have written the article to help society comprehend the related mental health phrases that include mental health illness, mental health condition, and mental health disorder clearly.      The topic of mental health is broad and contains three main phrases which are common. This has contributed to growing misunderstandings among surv...

As a bipolar disorder fighter, I am certain that a good percentage of fellows who have undergone diagnosis and confirmed the illness may find it hard to afford meds. This is rampant in countries where mental illness is never a top priority and primarily focuses on physical illness. Such countries have considerably high costs for psychiatric services and medications. In this article, I have crafted an overview of how it feels to survive without medication and the steps I have developed to manage and cope with the condition before getting on medication. The drive behind this is to provide comprehensive peer support to other survivors who are aware of their conditions but are unable to afford medication. First, I have to accept how hard it is to manage the illness without proper medication, but just by Adidas’ tagline- Impossible is Nothing. In my case, it begins with a constant reflection on a manic episode that I experienced and my overall view of what transpired. The ponder over th...

     The recovery journey is such a life-long experience that begins from the time of first diagnosis to one’s final breath on earth, sad as it may sound. As bipolar persons of different degrees, we, therefore, have to succumb to the underlying fact as the first ever step of starting the journey. In this article, I am gladly sharing my steps in the recovery journey process for the purpose of inspiring the impossible stories that lie behind the illness.             For one thing, there is life at both ends of the rainbow. This fact formed my basis for accepting and embracing the status. A similar notion applies to the illness, hence affirming the fact that whether one is bipolar or non-bipolar, they still possess’ equal capabilities, just like being either a male or female. Thus, to retain sexuality, a male has to live within the male life-lines, and so does the female counterpart. In the same measure, a bipolar survivor has to liv...

     Arguably, there is no laboratory test applicable to determine whether one is Bipolar or not. The diagnosis is primarily based on individual historical and environmental background. The article aims at giving a personal account on tracing a history with the condition. For my case, after being deeply engrossed in the management, coping strategies, and diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, I hereby ink down the history, which be possibly links to the condition. This is particularly to help in providing a workable framework in self-diagnosing and identifying the key leverage points through a personal point of view, which has been a real deal in managing and controlling my condition and may not necessarily apply to everyone as we all have different historical backgrounds.         For the last twenty-six years, life has been difficult to navigate for myself and the people I love. The trauma of poverty in my lifeline began just one month after my birth wh...

As a first-degree bipolar youth and a mental health enthusiast, I come open to the public as a survivor of the illness for the purpose of creating awareness and helping vulnerable people to manage and curb the condition respectively. A descriptive word for Bipolar Disorder is a chronic condition characterized by different episodes of mood swings that may vary from depressive lows to extreme manic highs. I experienced my first manic condition at the age of 26, which is concurrent with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report on the common onset age for the condition. In the bimodal distribution of the illness, CDC also reveals that the condition can sometimes show at any age, provided that the underlying factors, such as a chemical imbalance in the brain are triggered.  Away from research, this article particularly focuses on my experience with the condition, which is a period of one year since I was diagnosed as a manic depression patient. I will therefore expla...