At my nephew’s viewing. Because of Covid, only 10 of us were allowed at his funeral.My nephew, Christian. “They found his body,” were the words my husband told me. I dropped to my knees screaming. Words cannot express the utter sadness I felt when I received the news that my nephew, Christian, died of bipolar by way of suicide. I believe it is important to say that he “died of bipolar” and not he “committed suicide” because that implies he did something that was in his control. Bipolar had taken over his mind. I know, because I have been in the suicidal mindset myself and by the grace of God I ..read more

A yearDownload What a difference a year can make. Stay strong. Keep the faith. We can all make our way through the darkness. Just keep going. My hope is that this video will give you hope if you ever find yourself thinking “I will never get better.” Because you will ..read more

What bipolar topics/questions do you want to discuss with others who live with bipolar? Comment below ..read more

It might sound cliche to say “you are loved by God.” But how truly amazing is it that the creator of the entire world and universe loves YOU— for always and forever? I certainly know that I did nothing to deserve that kind of love. And yet, there God is, loving me everyday no matter what I may have messed up. And that is because I am enough for God, always, bipolar and all. I am enough. YOU are enough. Just. As. You. Are ..read more

Suicide is a liar.  Please know that you are worth love and life just as you are.  You are perfect in God’s eyes.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline #1-800-273-8255 ..read more

https://sobipolar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/789BA4F4-1C2A-43DC-B136-BB487604E0DA.mp4 As always, remember that I am not a doctor, so check first with your doctor about all questions related to your medication.  Hope you all are well today ..read more

Do you hear people say things like “that chick is so bipolar” when what they really mean to say is “that chick is a huge bitch.” It is not the “chick” who is ‘so bipolar,’ rather that person is just ‘so uneducated.’ Those kinds of statements make me think that the average person must assume that I am a huge bitch when I say that I have bipolar. I hate that, because it is simply untrue. I have been lucky enough to get to know thousands of you also carrying the bipolar diagnosis. I feel that I can confidently assure the world that bipolar does not mean bitch. If anything, bipolar means compassio ..read more

If you had an illness that was slowly making you go blind, would you stop at nothing to save your eyesight? The same motivation should apply to our mental health. If your current bipolar therapy and/or medications aren’t helping you, then keep searching for what does! Perhaps that means looking for a new doctor or counselor, getting some genetic testing done, visiting a wellness center, or if you’re like me— flying to The Mayo Clinic to get some answers. Over the past few weeks I have received genetic testing, blood work, brain MRI, 48-hour EEG monitoring, and more than five different doctors ..read more

So much judgement is passed and all any of us wants is to feel loved. My hope is that we stop the judgements and accept others where they are and love them as they are — bipolar or not. But if you find yourself being judged by others, all the control is in your hands. You can choose to let judgements bother you, make you sad and bitter, or you can choose to move past the judgement and love people anyway. I hope we all have the strength and courage to choose the latter ..read more

https://sobipolar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/F8EF2E3F-307C-4D27-991F-B17F79174A03.mp4 Depression and mental illness do not discriminate! Call your friends and family today, let them know how much you care, you could save a life. If you are feeling suicidal, please call the national suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-273-8255.   ..read more