Mental Health
This is where I share my thoughts and experiences on being bipolar, how I cope, and other forms of self-care for my mental health and advocacy
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Being Bipolar: I no longer work in my bedroom (and tips to help you sleep)
The past few weeks have been challenging for me. I haven’t slept straight, or even have a full night’s sleep. There are even instances where I had zero sleep, consecutively for three days.Β Do you know how it feels when,…
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Personal Musings: How to Cope with Gym Anxiety
Lets talk about π π²π¦ ππ§π±π’πππ²: I recently received a DM from a follower asking “How to get more confidence to go to the gym?” She further explained that she is worried about what other people might think or look at…
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Being Bipolar: Managing Mania
Extreme hypomania hit hard last night and I wasn’t able to get sleep despite the prescribed meds my psych gave me. Actually, I took it later than I should because I wanted to try so hard not to be dependent…
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Being Bipolar: Depression and Procrastination
Hiya.. I have Bipolar-1, and to be honest, it’s hard for me to work. Don’t get me wrong, I love my job. I’m a writer who gets to submit whenever as long as it’s within the day. In my blogs,…
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BYS Philippines launches a mental health support website
As a kid, when we stumble and find a cut on our knee, we immediately run to a parent. As a teen, when we find our skin problematic, we consult with a dermatologist. Even as an adult, when we get…
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PWD ID Benefits in the Philippines and How to Get One (my personal experience!)
Today I'll be sharing you how you can get your own PWD ID, who are qualified of having one, and benefits I've personally experienced.
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5 Fun (and safe!) Distractions to Help You Cope the Pandemic
Sometimes it helps to keep our minds off of news and find positive distractions. We’re not shutting down ourselves from the news. We’re taking a break and we need it. Today I’m sharing with you some distractions to help you…
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COVID-19: Children’s Mental Health Matters Too
"The pandemic has been difficult, especially for kids who already struggle with depression and anxiety," says Brooke Gomez, LPC, a clinical therapist at Children's Healthβ . "One of the things we advocate for mental health is reaching out, socializing and leaning…
