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Month: June 2019

His name is Peter.

I’m not always alone. He lives in my head. He usually perches on some invisible branch and talks to me on the left side of my head. I see him vividly. Is Peter real? Well, that’s not the point. The point is that Peter is here for me through the good and the bad, and…

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I created @thislovebug today. Because I'm trying to create a love bug, a little babe, of my own with my husband. Anyone who has gone through this process of being bipolar and getting pregnant must know how cumbersome it is... And this is what I'm going to try. Fingers crossed it goes well and healthy 🤞🏻 I promise I won't forget this account either! This is my main boo after all 🌻 . . . #1in5#mentalhealthwarriors#bipolar#bipolardisorder#bipolar1#bipolar2# anxiety#depression#mentalhealthmatters#mentalhealthawareness#lightprojectstories

Another year of Bell Let's Talk day, and another year of me talking about it, and it's alway shorter this year. Why? Because I wish that ONE thing you can take away this year is that you learn what a panic attack feels like from someone you love, or whatever other symptom you pick. That's really how you can show your love and care ♥️ . . . #bellletstalk #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthwarrior #1in5 #bipolar #bipolar1 #bipolar2 #anxiety #depression #lightprojectstories

Another year of Bell Let's Talk day, and another year of me talking about it........ . . . #bellletstalk #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthwarrior #1in5 #bipolar #bipolar1 #bipolar2 #anxiety #depression #lightprojectstories

I turned a crappy 2019 into a great one, and I know I'll make 2020 even better! My one goal was to heal myself and that's exactly what I accomplished. I practiced... 💫 self care 💫 saw my doctors and therapists when I needed to 💫 said no to things/people when they weren't right for me AND didn't feel guilty about it 💫 respected and loved myself Whatever it is, crush it! See it and make it happen! I can't reiterate this enough but honestly, if you can see the silver lining in everything then you're winning because you won't let the negative bitterness drag your energy down! Reserve all the positive energy you have and protect it with all your life. Keep on keeping on warriors 💚 . . . . . #1in5#mentalhealthwarriors#bipolardisorder#bipolar1#bipolar2#anxiety#depression#recovery#roadtorecovery#recoveryispossible#lightprojectstories#mentalhealthmatters#mentalhealthawareness#stopthestigma#mentalhealthadvocate

//new post// I'm blessed to be surrounded by the best of the best people during my recovery and through these rough times. But I'm also tired of my illness taking over my conversations. Ever get that when you're sick? And the first question is how are you? How do you answer without lying? You show some GRATITUDE. You share your truth, your story, and you also share your gratitude and all the little silver linings. What you say and tell yourself is how you'll live your life and exactly what will come to fruition. It's not an easy goal but keep trying to count your blessings and you'll get there. I'm working on it too 🙌🏻 we'll get there my mental health warriors 💚 . . . . . #trusttheprocess#countyourblessings#bipolarlife#bipolar#bipolar1#bipolar2#anxiety#depression#recovery#roadytorecovery#lightprojectstories#mentalhealthawareness#mentalhealthadvocate#wordpressblog

I've worked SO hard to feel content and calm most days (basically all of 2019) despite all the uncertainty and anxiety in my life right now. But this I how I feel today and it's worth documenting 🖤 You can do it too ladies and gents ☺️ ◾Follow your gut 〰️ If something feels like it's too overwhelming, just stop until you're ready. Pushing yourself and having a bad experience can set you back and scare you off for future experiences. Instead, stay in and play out scenarios with someone you trust and rehearse it first. ◾Sleep, routine, repeat 〰️ I've never cherished this as much as I have this year. This is especially true for anyone who lives with bipolar disorder. Sometimes I even sleep for 12 hours... Sounds insane and unhealthy. But can you imagine how DRAINING it is to be depressed and anxious all day long? Which brings me to my next point... ◾Balance 〰️ sleep for 12 hours? Sure - when you're gut tells you you need it. But if you're waking up and avoiding it then it's time to get your ass up! Do something small like getting dressed and fueling your body with something healthy. That's plenty and something to be proud of. And maybe my last lesson that has gotten me through all my hurdles this year is... ◾Nothing is permanent 〰️ was getting up and dressed the best you could do? Sure. But that's only today. Tomorrow, next week, next month... Just watch how far you can go if you keep doing one thing. One small step is one step forward. CRY. KICK. SCREAM. BUT DON'T GIVE UP - say it - i am worth it - because you are - love you warriors 💕 I see you. . . . . . #yourenotalone#youreworthit#lessonslearned#bipolar1#bipolar2# bipolardisorder#anxiety#depression#recovery#roadtorecovery#lightprojectstories#mentalhealthmatters#mentalhealthawareness#stopthestigma#mentalhealthadvocate

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