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My Reality During A Psychotic Episode
"As the medications began to take effect. I very sadly started to realize that I was not a prophet. I was just a very sick person. I remain convinced to this day that I became psychotic trying make sense of our world." -
Shared Decision-making: Getting a Say in Your Care
Shared decision-making is when a person and their mental health care provider collaborate to create a treatment plan. Learn the benefits of this type of treatment. -
Different Types of Therapy for Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder treatment shouldn't be presented as solely pharmacological, it should be paired with regular therapy sessions. Here are a few types of therapy that are effective for bipolar disorder. -
Finding the Best Psychiatrist for You
Finding a psychiatrist that helps you work towards your goals is essential for recovery. Here are the steps Katherine took in order to get the care she needed. -
When A New Job Became My Worst Nightmare
"Three months after my hospitalizations, I got my overdue six-month review. The director cataloged every mistake I ever made so that my four-page evaluation read like an attack. I was demoted, pushed to the back of the office and stripped of my previous responsibilities." -
That Time in the Psych Ward
"My inpatient experiences traumatize me to this day. We need to focus on how it can be better, to turn psychiatric hospitalization into a constructive turning point towards recovery." -
Anxiety, the Sneaky Symptom
"I have bipolar II disorder. For me, anxiety is a large part of my condition. The symptoms of bipolar disorder are already very difficult to manage, and the anxiety I experience on top of it can feel completely debilitating." -
Coping with Mental Illness: What Not to Do
When it comes to coping with mental illness, we tend to focus on what we should be doing. But it is just as important to avoid actions that hold us back from getting better. -
Learning to Find My Identity with Bipolar Disorder
"Many people with serious mental health conditions struggle to accept their diagnoses and the implications it means for their life—and I was no exception. I felt as if I was giving up my identity for one I didn’t want." -
Combating Loneliness with EASE
"Sure, I’d make an effort to get to know others and I’d even spend time with classmates or co-workers, but I still felt lonely. That’s because loneliness isn't about the number of relationships you have, but the quality of them."