Let’s Talk About It -Why Talking About Suicide Saves Lives

80% of people who attempt suicide tell someone first. That means we failed 80% of people that attempt suicide. 80% is way too many. 80% is sobering. 80% proves it's not "attention seeking," but a desperate cry for help that could save lives. So what can we do? Once someone shares their suicidal thoughts they…

Designer Dopamine – Supplement Reviews

A number of mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, effect the neurotransmitters in the brain. There are a number of natural supplements available to help boost the production of and can help regulate these neurotransmitters. After speaking with my doctor and getting the all clear, I decided to try the three top rated dopamine boosting supplements…

Turn Up The Heat – Spicy Foods Produce Dopamine

You read that right. If your brain, like mine, refuses to make and regulate neurotransmitters like Dopamine then let me share this fun fact with you. You can make your own. A chemical compound called Capsaicin is found naturally in hot peppers and is what makes your spicy food so spicy. That hot feeling in…

The Ultimate List of Bipolar Celebrities

I frequently find lists of 5-10 celebrities that have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. I sometimes see info-graphics that will name a few, but I have never come across a really good list of well known people that have Bipolar. So, here it is. I know I'm missing some big ones so please let me…

A Poem ;

On last night's episode of no sleep: It's weird making everyday decisions When you wanted your everydays to be over Like what to watch on the television Or how much to drink so you won't be hungover Brush spit, eggs bacon, jeans t-shirt Make this left, politely smile, wish it didn't hurt You see I…

Bipolar Memes That Are Too Relatable

I Am An Attention Seeker

It's true. As many people often say to those speaking up about their struggles with mental health; I am an attention seeker. I'm seeking someone to pay attention to my mental health and perhaps prescribe me medicine to make it better. (Like a doctor.) I am seeking someone to pay attention to me speaking and…

Be Your Own Advocate In Bipolar Medication Management

It seems many people with Bipolar Disorder are leaving their treatment plan completely up to their doctors. I often hear about how a med is not working for someone or how the side effects are making it not worth the benefits of taking it. When I ask these people if they've spoken to their doctor…

Funniest Bipolar Memes Part 2

When I released my original Top 10 Funniest Bipolar Memes list I asked you to send me anything you've seen that's funnier. Oh boy did y'all deliver. Here's part 2, the funniest bipolar memes on the internet.

Children’s Books Explaining Bipolar Disorder – Bipolar Parents Need To See This

Did you know the Dopamine royal family doesn't stop at the queen? That's right, there are two princes and one princess of dopamine as well. My kids are young, 8, 6 and 6 months. I knew early on I would have to talk to them about my bipolar disorder. It wasn't until my oldest was…