The Bipolar Writer Collaborative Mental Health Blog
The Bipolar Writer and J.E. Skye
About a year ago, I was diagnosed with Major Depression and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). It was a diagnosis that was agreed upon both my psychiatrist and I, as we … Continue reading Can I “lose” a diagnosis?
As I entered the field of social work, the term “self-care” has been a constant term that has been getting drilled into our minds. Faculties and staff keep on reminding … Continue reading Self-care
It has recently come to my attention that every time I get sad, I immediately start panicking if I’m relapsing for depression. Sadness is an emotion that any human beings … Continue reading Depressed or Sad?
After finishing undergrad in May, I decided to take a risk and take a solo trip to Spain and Portugal. I am staying with a host family as an au … Continue reading
I’m reaching my first anniversary of my diagnosis (depression and OCD) – July 5th. I thought I would be extra sensitive leading up to those days, but thankfully – life … Continue reading Celebrating my “anniversary”
I originally started my blog – Haelim’s Couch with an intention to be vulnerable and raw with my audience. Don’t get me wrong, I still am. I share openly about … Continue reading My double sidedness
Summer was never a hard time of the year until recently. June 21st, 2018 – I started to experience something I never thought was possible. Heart wrenching sadness, losing my … Continue reading SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder
I initially refused to start medication because I was afraid I might have to take it forever. Now, being on it – my fear is gone. I am no longer … Continue reading When are you done?
As I’ve been following this collaborative mental health blog for a while, I’ve been noticing the wide range of experience everyone brings. More than anything, it brings me so much … Continue reading You will be okay
Few weeks ago, I wrote about my fear of not being a capable therapist as someone who struggles with my own mental health. I’ll be starting graduate school this fall … Continue reading “Too much” or just being human?
I originally created my personal blog to share raw and vulnerable truth in fighting the battle in mental illness. Slowly, it became a breathing ground for me to vent and … Continue reading An angry blogger
I made the hardest move I’ve ever made this past week. Quitting on my therapist. I hate leaving people and I do not like the feeling of letting people down. … Continue reading How do you find “the one?”