Anxiety. Like many other people with bipolar, anxiety is an added unwanted bonus that comes along with it. For many, anxiety is a feeling that occurs every now and then and may be associated with a big event; for example, a job interview, talking in front of others. These situations are considered a normal cause … Continue reading Anxiety and CBT
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Moving House: A Stressful Time
Moving house has often been said to be one of the most stressful things that a person can do in their lifetime. But, when most days are stressful due to a mental health condition, moving house because even more challenging and can almost break you. Alex and I have been going through the process of … Continue reading Moving House: A Stressful Time
Bipolar Disorder: What Is It Really?
I've mentioned before that I have Bipolar disorder. In the years since my diagnosis, I've come across several people that don't really know what it is or misunderstand it. In this blog, I'm going to try to explain it a little so bear with me as things may get a tad technical/medical. What is Bipolar, … Continue reading Bipolar Disorder: What Is It Really?
Physical Pain and Mental Health
As I've said previously, I have bipolar disorder. It's something that I've relatively come to terms with as something that I will have for the rest of my life. I'm, I wouldn't say used to it, but it's there every day, and it's just something I live with. When it comes to physical pain; however, … Continue reading Physical Pain and Mental Health
Anxiety
Just a quick update from me today. This afternoon I'm going to my orthopaedic appointment where I hope I will have a steroid injection into my hip to help me with the pain and then be able to mobilise better. I've not really had anxiety for a while, even going to the many hospital/physio appointments … Continue reading Anxiety
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