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Writing to Spread Awareness about Bipolar Disorder

I write not only for myself but for those who cannot tell their own stories.

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Discovering Self-Love and Acceptance after Tragedy and Mental Illness

How could I love my husband in the face of the unimaginable — let alone forgive him? I could not even love and forgive myself.

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Transcending the Self-Stigma From my Youth

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The Dual Life of Being a Peer with Bipolar Disorder and a Mental Health Clinician

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The Importance of Treatment Adherence and Coordinated Care

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The Power and Value of Insight

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How to Cope with Insensitive Comments about Your Mental Health

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The Importance of Prioritizing Emotional Wellness over Academic Achievement

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Confronting Mental Health Challenges in Rural America

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What I Wish I’d Known: The Art of Disclosing

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Sending My Daughter to College, Mental Health Challenges and All

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Finding My Life’s Purpose in Suicide Prevention and Peer Support

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My Battle with Bipolar Disorder

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Understanding Bipolar Disorder

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Navigating My Relationship and Hypergraphia

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Parenting with a Mental Health Condition

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How Music Shaped My Mental Health Journey

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The Importance of Finding Acceptance on My Mental Health Journey

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From Pain to Pride: How Writing My Story Helped Heal My Trauma

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Learning to Identify and Self-Manage Mania

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Listening to the Whispers of Mental Illness Before They Turn into Shouts

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Why Labels Can Be Harmful When You Have Mental Illness

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