Bipolar and Surviving

I have been stable for a while, and my life has been very busy and stressful at the same time.  Focusing on the bare bones aspects of my life has been key to staying stable in spite of this very busy and stressful period of my life.

Negative self-talk can be brought about by many things.  No matter how strong you are, life can get to you and you may think of yourself negatively.  In this episode, I share my recent experiences with this, some coping strategies, and how I'm forgiving myself for not being perfect at handling life's stressors.

Caring for our basic physical needs is the basis for everything else in life.

Lauren Utley shares her story of living with Bipolar 1, the ups, the downs, and the gratitude she feels each day.

 

Here are some useful links she recommends that you check out:

 

NAMI Support Groups:

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups

 

DBSA Support Groups:

https://www.dbsalliance.org/

 

The Trevor Project:

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

Self-sabotage is a common theme and practice in my life.  This is a negative but all-too-common practice in our society whether one has mental illness or not.  This episode discusses a few elements of this practice.

Abilify has been a long-time staple of my medication regimen.  However, to help solve my incessant drowsiness, I have begun tapering it with the approval and supervision of my psychiatrist.  Here is a brief explanation of my experience with Abilify.

This is a NEW trailer for the podcast!  I hope this helps explain what this podcast is about, and the topics covered.  Thank you for listening, and keep on surviving.

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Today I talk about a topic that is near and dear to me: meditation.  It is a practice I really enjoy, and that has great side effects in my life.

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I discuss how I really, truly have Bipolar I, PTSD, and likely have sleep apnea.  And how I feel accomplished getting out of bed each day despite those. 

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There is nothing wrong with you.  Here is how I know this.  This episode is a discussion on guilt and shame, particularly the two types of guilt, and shame.  I encourage you to check out the work of Brene Brown for incredibly insightful research and clear, impactful presentations regarding shame. 

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