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Anger? Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That!
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(At least, in most cases) Yes, there is a time and a place for getting angry, but I doubt it’s justified in most cases. Recently, Gabe Howard, fellow bipolar blogger and mental health advocate, asked me why I don’t get mad. Here’s why I think getting mad is just a…
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The Plight of Lady Manic: A Poem
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“Listen,” she said. “Hear me,” she whispered. Voices in her head validated what she heard. Even with proven logic she was stirred, The possibilities were too great to have deferred. Tangible in spirit, angels gathered near, And the devils followed them there, itching to hear. The reality of the unseen…
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A Review of Sunovion’s Mental Health Influencers Summit
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All travel expenses were paid for by Sunovion, but this post was at my discretion and the opinions expressed are my own. I had the privilege to attend the annual Mental Health Influencers Summit hosted by Sunovion Pharmaceuticals this past Sunday, May 21st, 2017. With Sunovion’s provision for travel, meals…
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My Story: Experiments In Living
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Katie Dale’s journey into adulthood By Jennifer Goforth Gregory As activity director at a senior residential facility, Katie Dale spends her day interacting with people struggling with dementia. When one of the residents was worried that her husband was stuck at home alone, Dale patiently promised to check on his…
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An Interview with BP Magazine Publisher Joanne Doan
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Sitting inside a lively Starbucks shop this Tuesday morning, I met with distant relative and publisher of bp magazine, Joanne Doan. Her radiant smile and confident demeanor gave me an inspiring subject to glean insight from as she graciously offered the opportunity to get to know her a little. Here are my findings from the…
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23 Tips For When You’re Ready To Admit Yourself Into The Psych Unit
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Are You Ready for the Psych Unit? Lots of stress comes upon the prospective patient when they are on the cusp of committing themselves to the psychiatric ward. Here are some things I wish I knew ahead of time, to keep in mind when beginning the admissions process: Bring your best…
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Reclaiming Your Sanity After Losing It
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Take a moment to picture your willingness to believe the most prominent Faith-Word authorities and hope against all doubt that if you truly believe it, you will be healed. Give yourself the chance to believe. Just try and see. Now you’re off your medications for mental illness and your world subtly…
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In A Spiritual Quandary: Do I Look for Wow Moments or Listen to God’s Word?
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Lately, I’ve been considering the things I’ve been caught up with in the last few years, namely: spiritual revelation. I have come relatively far in my spiritual walk with Christ, but I question whether I have gotten distracted with the shiny sparkly items of certain contemporary prophets and the byproducts of…
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10 Healthy Ways to Manage Bipolar Disorder
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Get in touch with your doctor. Find a good psychiatrist (by referral if possible). If you are comfortable with them, be honest with them. Tell them how you feel and when you feel low or what triggers you to climb upward. There is nothing wrong with being transparent about your…
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16 Real-life Confessions About My Bipolar Disorder
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I never heard of bipolar disorder until I was 15. I discovered symptoms of the illness in myself at 16. My bipolar disorder diagnosis is not a job disability. I have no immediate family members with bipolar. My bipolar doesn’t affect me day-to-day (though I often think about it). But it…