What is bipolar? Bipolar, no matter how you break it down, can be a terrifying and debilitating condition. HOWEVER, it does not have to be, and that should always be the focus, especially on International Bipolar Day. The scientific definition of bipolar is an oscillation between elevated mood (hypomania/mania) &…
#ValentinesDay is only a week away. Loneliness, desperation, and feelings of worthlessness are not uncommon at this time of year. Some of those feelings can cause deep darkness and even depression for many. So, what is the answer? Is it finding someone? Is it having a fancy date? In short:…
As I spoke about in my last blog, patience is not only a virtue but something we desperately need to attain so that we can appreciate our present. One of the most profound causes of my anxiety is knowing where I want to be and knowing how far I am…
I recently went through something I had never expected: a wildfire, evacuation, and ashes left behind. Needless to say, there was no internet and my cellular service slowed to a crawl due to damage to cellular towers and everyone using it at the same time. Answering emails, checking social media,…
Every day when I awake, my eyes flutter open and my skin begins to tingle. The sensation quickly spreads across my skin, heating up and intensifying into a prickling pain that often overwhelms. At times, I feel as though I’m covered with angry hornets that continue to sting not just…
Ego is, without a doubt, the largest stumbling block to knowledge, innovation, and growth (both personal and collective). We see it daily. People arguing on social media and on TV, and even professionals trying to point out that they are the expert. Yes, COVID-19 has brought it to the forefront…
My very first hash-tag was #KindnessRipples. The more I practice being open, thoughtful, and kind, themore I feel the hashtag to be relevant and true. One thing I want to make clear is that it is not easy topractice kindness. The more it is practiced, however, the easier it becomes.…
In my life, I have faced, as we all have, massive obstacles. Sometimes facing those obstacles overwhelms our sense of self, dragging us down into the negative, harming our self-esteem, our feeling of self-worth, and putting us into a dangerous and destructive tailspin. I am fully aware that there is…
One of the most powerful tools that we have in our mental health toolbox is humility. It may not be one of my favorites, as we all enjoy our ego, our strengths, and tasting victory. The only problem with all of us is that we often choose to win at…
If you or family members are dealing with ADHD, I would like to share some useful tools that have helped me navigate.