The post Schizophrenia video appeared first on Life Conquering Blog. A continuation of our mental illness theme from earlier this month. There is a great deal of false information being scattered around the internet concerning schizophrenia.  This includes schizophrenia video, audio and print.  People who thought they knew way more than what they actually know have done nothing but to promote lies and stigma regarding schizophrenia. In fact, this has been going on for years. I wanted to share with you a short schizophrenia video from the organization of NAMI or National Alliance of M ..read more

The post Schizophrenia Myths Part 1 appeared first on Life Conquering Blog. Schizophrenia myths cause trouble for the person with the mental illness as well as the community at large.  There is about one percent of the population that have schizophrenia.  This mental illness is well known across the county. At the same time, research suggests that laypeople know little to nothing about schizophrenia or any other mental illness.  As a result, there are many myths floating around out there concerning this extremely complex mental illness.  Due to these myths, there are countl ..read more

The post Unmotivated bipolar appeared first on Life Conquering Blog. I love this pin with Snoopy from the Peanuts demonstrating unmotivated bipolar.  This pin I chose from Pinterest, is a perfect illustration explaining one of bipolar’s worst symptoms.  Lack of motivation. Unmotivated bipolar – what it looks like It never fails, I get excited about a little project I want to accomplish, then somebody or something throws the brake release and I come to a dead stop.  You need to realize that people with this symptom feel horrible.  I mean dirt off a tin can in the sewer ..read more

The post Is bipolar an excuse for bad behavior? appeared first on Life Conquering Blog. The question above, “is bipolar an excuse for bad behavior?” obviously is a very tricky subject to nail down and dissect.  I know what you are thinking.  Am I qualified to speak with authority on this touchy topic?  Well…my diagnosis is bipolar 1 with psychotic features, ultra-rapid cycling and mixed episodes.  I also have AD/HD, generalized anxiety disorder and OCD.  For over three years now, I have been a freelance writer covering mental health.  Go ahead and judge for yourse ..read more

The post Someone to understand appeared first on Life Conquering Blog. Sometimes all we need is for someone to understand what we are going through.  No words.  No changing the subject.  Instead, a hand on the shoulder.  A hug.  Smile.  Touch on the hand.  Don’t try to give me advice.  Do not say “I told you so.”  Do not say, “when I was your age.”  Or “that happened to me too” and turn the focus onto you.  Nor “just think happy thoughts.” Going further Bipolar Depression – What does it look and feel like? Could you notice it in someone ..read more

The post You Tube video on 10 Common Warning Signs of Mental Health in Teens and Young Adults appeared first on Life Conquering Blog. Warning Signs of Mental Health The warning signs of mental health are everywhere.  A teenager who sleeps all evening every evening behind a closed door.  A father who does not want to go home, stops by the local pub every night after work  A young college waitress risking it all to pick up every guy she meets on the job.  A high school athlete hides his fear of not being able to play because he is so anxious that he has panic attacks.  A ..read more

The post Life Conquering is now an “Award Winning Blog” appeared first on Life Conquering Blog. CONGRATS are in order for Life Conquering Blog for Mental Illness!  I have been accepted into the Top 100 Bipolar Disorder Blogs.  Please visit the website at https://blog.feedspot.com/bipolar_disorder_blogs/.  Life Conquering Blog is #73.  I want to thank all my Followers for their abiding support. If you have not pushed follow, do it now before you forget! mental illness blog About Amy Pierce Romine I am a freelance writer, award-winning blogger, speaker ..read more

The post Syncing life’s ups and downs with my own mental illness ups and downs appeared first on Life Conquering Blog. I apologize for not blogging sooner, but life’s ups and downs provided hurdles to me being able to manage my mental illness for the second half of January. Believe me, I had good intentions towards blogging. The past two to three weeks have been a cornucopia of ups and downs both in my life and with my mental illness.  I’ve had personal issues; continuously unstable moods; getting sick with food poisoning; my adored pet on the verge of death; and trying desperately to fin ..read more

The post Suicide – there is help – WARNING TRIGGER ALERT appeared first on Life Conquering Blog. There are somethings in this world like suicide that we don’t want to talk about so we shy away from them; put our heads in the sand, hoping it will go away; or pretend it doesn’t exist until it affects you in some way.  We desperately need to talk about the dangers of suicide.  It is unfortunately part of our society today. The latest statistics about suicide Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US for all ages. (CDC) Every day, approximately 105 Americans die by suicid ..read more

The post Life Conquering Quotes – What do you see? appeared first on Life Conquering Blog. Life Conquering Quotes It’s not what you look at that matters, it is what you see. – Henry David Thoreau   It's not what you look at that matters, it is what you see. Henry David Thoreau pic.twitter.com/xBvJIHsle0 — Amy Pierce Romine (@lifeconquering) January 15, 2018 The post Life Conquering Quotes – What do you see? appeared first on Life Conquering Blog ..read more