Birth of a New Brain: Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder Dyane Harwood Once I started reading this book I couldn't put it down. You instantly feel connected to the author and all you want is for her to find the solution to her mysterious disease. She does an amazing job in showing the reader the... Continue Reading →
As I read other people's blogs sometimes it literally breaks my heart. Some people are so far down the medicated road that no one could recommend changes without risking scary repercussions due to withdrawal and medication side effects. And in those scenarios I just can't help but wonder if these people know that there are... Continue Reading →
Source (Read this first): https://www.alternativementalhealth.com/the-role-of-amino-acids-in-bipolar-disorder-and-mental-health/ This article written by Margot Kidder who suffered from bipolar explains the reasoning behind her daily amino acid regimen. This made me want to explore further into the research behind these different solutions - it was one of the first articles I found that gave me hope for an alternative treatment.... Continue Reading →
Today I'm making a delicious and easy salmon stir fry that only takes about 25 minutes to cook from start to finish. It is so good and easy! Also, it's full of healthy veggies and good for you fats including omega-3s from the salmon and avocado. Ingredients: Salmon filet (I use thawed filets that were... Continue Reading →
I mentioned in a previous blog about how thankful I am to be blogging! I'm excited to share my story and my message of hope to new people. I'm motivated to try to educate people about their illness, and the options that are out there, sooner rather than later. I want to share the information... Continue Reading →
We all know that a good night's sleep is uber important for bipolar brains. But sometimes life gets in the way and the next thing we know we're lying there, praying and hoping to finally fall asleep. But don't just lay there! There are some techniques and tips you can implement to guarantee you get... Continue Reading →
The other day I was at the grocery store and I caught eyes with someone. At first I thought to myself, "Hey, I know her!" all positive and happily. My mind began racing trying to connect the dots of how I know this person... it happened much faster than I am explaining. And BOOM. I... Continue Reading →
When I was first diagnosed as bipolar it was all a blur to me. For one thing, it was 10 years ago and I might have blocked it out some. I was a naive 20 year old and I kept trying to tell myself that it wasn't "bipolar" - it was the drinking, the staying... Continue Reading →
I'm always on the hunt for new supplement recommendations for bipolar. I love to see new items on the list that I haven't considered before. An article by PsychCentral had a few of our known and a few unknowns so I thought I would share. Dr. Jim Haggerty recommends the following supplements for bipolar: Lecithin... Continue Reading →
