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#25 - Redefined: An Adventure with Bipolar Disorder | Anne Smith
On January 25, 2022, Anne Smith found herself in a serious mental health crisis, which ultimately led to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and the beginning of a beautiful "adventure," as she calls it. While seeking and embracing adventure has always been a part of Anne's story, this one would change her in ways she hadn't expected. She opens up about her journey both before and after her diagnosis, what she's learned, and how "coming out" publicly with her mental health struggles has breathed new purpose into her life.
Originally from Ohio, Anne graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Individual and Family Development. After college, Anne pursued her dream to live in the mountains and moved to Breckenridge, Colorado with her now husband. She continued a career in management, but more importantly, spent her free time exploring and enjoying all of the adventures the Rocky Mountains have to offer- skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and mountain biking. She and her husband now have three amazing kids and recently relocated back to the Midwest, settling in Carmel, Indiana where Anne is the Director of Business Operations for an orthopedic group.
Shortly after her diagnosis, Anne adventured to Tanzania and summited Mt. Kilimanjaro to celebrate and honor those whose lives have been impacted by mental illness. Leading up to her climb, she proudly shared her story in an effort to raise awareness and funds in support of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She hopes that by sharing her story as a professional, mom, wife and person living with bipolar disorder, others might have the courage to seek help or be the help someone who may be struggling needs.
Socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-smith-4b8514142
https://www.facebook.com/BreckAnnie
https://www.instagram.com/coloradoanne15/
Click here to learn more about NAMI, and the great work they're doing to raise awareness and improve access to mental health resources.
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By Triumph Over Trauma LLCOn January 25, 2022, Anne Smith found herself in a serious mental health crisis, which ultimately led to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and the beginning of a beautiful "adventure," as she calls it. While seeking and embracing adventure has always been a part of Anne's story, this one would change her in ways she hadn't expected. She opens up about her journey both before and after her diagnosis, what she's learned, and how "coming out" publicly with her mental health struggles has breathed new purpose into her life.
Originally from Ohio, Anne graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Individual and Family Development. After college, Anne pursued her dream to live in the mountains and moved to Breckenridge, Colorado with her now husband. She continued a career in management, but more importantly, spent her free time exploring and enjoying all of the adventures the Rocky Mountains have to offer- skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and mountain biking. She and her husband now have three amazing kids and recently relocated back to the Midwest, settling in Carmel, Indiana where Anne is the Director of Business Operations for an orthopedic group.
Shortly after her diagnosis, Anne adventured to Tanzania and summited Mt. Kilimanjaro to celebrate and honor those whose lives have been impacted by mental illness. Leading up to her climb, she proudly shared her story in an effort to raise awareness and funds in support of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She hopes that by sharing her story as a professional, mom, wife and person living with bipolar disorder, others might have the courage to seek help or be the help someone who may be struggling needs.
Socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-smith-4b8514142
https://www.facebook.com/BreckAnnie
https://www.instagram.com/coloradoanne15/
Click here to learn more about NAMI, and the great work they're doing to raise awareness and improve access to mental health resources.