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Bipolar Diet: Natural remedies that helped manage my symptoms

January 27, 2023 /

“Sleepless Saga”. This is what my friend, Mari, labeled the struggle that I’ve been experiencing since November last year. Well, thanks to medication and a proper diet I have somehow managed it. That is the what and why I’m sharing…
Fragrance, Personal Musings

My Christmas Gifts to Self (2022 edition)

January 6, 2023 /

This will be hopefully the first out of many. It could be material gifts like this one, or other ones like in action, in travel, or in self-care. Last year (wow 2023 na) I decided to buy the things I…
Health and Fitness, Mental Health, Personal Musings

Being Bipolar: I no longer work in my bedroom (and tips to help you sleep)

December 16, 2022 /

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. Do you know how it feels when,…
Health and Fitness, Mental Health

Being Bipolar: Managing Mania

April 18, 2022 /

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…
Health and Fitness, Mental Health

Being Bipolar: Depression and Procrastination

November 12, 2021 /

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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Where to Get FREE Mental Health Consultation in the Philippines

September 20, 2020 /

I’m carefully sniffing the jar of Cuddler soy candle that I recently purchased from Oonah Handcrafted (950php/ sampler set of 3 jars). The combination of white florals and vanilla gives off a mild throw of comfort inside my small room. I’m enjoying…
Personal Musings

I don’t think it’s gonna get better anytime soon, and I’m scared

July 5, 2020 /

It’s been more than 100 days since our lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and we’re getting left behind by most of our countries. It doesn’t even matter if they’re 1st world or 3rd world. What matters if their leaders…
Personal Musings

Being Bipolar: 5 Things I Do to Cope During a Manic Episode (Mania)

November 5, 2017 /

Hi I’m Kaycee, 30 (well turning 31 soon) and “suffering” from bipolar disorder. I was professionally diagnosed when I was 21 but the doctor told me I probably had this ever since. Bipolar disorder is genetic and can be triggered…