Living INXS

Sometimes reality feels like a blurry concept. It’s not just the medication. It’s like everything happens a second before my brain can catch up. Like I’m stuck in a constant delay. I think about Schrödinger’s Cat, how things only exist…

You don’t have to say the word bipolar if you don’t want to. You can just mention that you have a medical condition that sometimes affects your energy or focus. If you need accommodations, you can ask for them without…

Feeling weird isn’t new when you have bipolar disorder. But after a major episode, it gets worse. Suddenly, talking to people feels like a language you forgot. You don’t know if you’re saying too much or too little. Sometimes, words…

No one is prepared to live with madness. When you’re depressed, you disappear from the world. You lock yourself in your room and simply wait, hoping that the existential void consuming you doesn’t push you over the edge. It’s a…

Self-esteem is essential for our mental and emotional health, especially when living with bipolar disorder. A solid self-esteem allows us to face daily challenges with greater resilience and self-compassion. It’s common for individuals with bipolar disorder to experience self-critical thoughts.…

Living with bipolar disorder can already feel like a rollercoaster, but adding health anxiety to the mix makes it even more challenging. The constant worry about symptoms, fearing the worst, or overanalyzing every sensation in your body can become overwhelming.…

Managing bipolar disorder doesn’t always require drastic changes. Sometimes, the real difference comes from small adjustments in your routine. Something as simple as waking up at the same time every day, structuring your day better, or reducing time on social…