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Bipolar Diet: Natural remedies that helped manage my symptoms
“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…
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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. Do you know how it feels when,…
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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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Psych meds and weight gain
Tracking macros let me know, "hey, you just need to eat this much" My calories on My Fitness Pal are on MAINTENANCE, so losing weight is not the goal. Keeping it the same is. Why am I writing this? I…
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Being Bipolar: Depression triggered by a toxic workplace?
After the surprisingly strong typhoon Quina, who hit Signal #3 here in our province of Batangas. It also gave me a reason not to “show up” at work for a couple of days (we also lost electricity FYI) I guess…
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Bipolar Musings: On Rapid Cycling and How Time is Never Enough
I promised myself that I’ll finish as much tasks in my head tonight. Just to clear away debris and unnecessary thoughts. Tomorrow I told macho kid we’ll watch Jurassic World again tomorrow in the cinema. Even if we already watched it…
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Being Bipolar: 5 Things I Do to Cope During a Manic Episode (Mania)
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…