Mind racing Body shaking Adrenaline rising No compromising I can’t see This isn’t me Too afraid to let it be Manic episode 403 Mania is fun It makes me the one But I know i’ll fall down When I hit…
Category: bipolar
Why it’s okay you weren’t there
I’m now programmed to reach out during a mental health crisis. This took years of psychological training. I used to introvert myself, cut off the world, turn to drugs and alcohol, self harm and, if it got really bad, make…
PODCAST/VIDEO: Founder Wizzi Magnussen’s Story
Louisa “Wizzi” Magnussen: “I didn’t know that anything was wrong” Wizzi Magnussen, the Founder and Owner at Minds Anonymous, which provides a safe space to share mental health stories anonymously, and Wizmedia, a website design and copywriting company, struggled as a child…
The Black Dog of Addiction
For years it’s been hidden. Skulking in the shadows like some demented beast, kept on the leash of a linked chain and somehow content to be tied up. Until now. Now it’s fighting to break free with sharp teeth ready…
Bipolar: The Bungee Experience
I have a bungee cord in my head. I’m attached to a platform and occasionally sit myself up there and look at the world from a great height. But only for a short time while I’m practising yoga, meditation and/or…
I Forgive me
I had a meltdown the other night. After apologising to the people that love me, one suggested I write a letter of forgiveness to myself – and try to stop saying sorry. I always apologise for myself, my feelings, my…
Stop, Drop and Roll: Tips for an Overstimulated Mind
I feel low, sad, depressed and have barely got the energy to write this article. As soon as I’ve finished putting finger to key I’ll be implementing stop, drop and roll, but first I want to share this technique with…
Disorderly Teaching
Imagine it. You went to sleep with a feeling of being absolutely bulletproof, knowing that the next day was going to be another way that you could show everyone that you were amongst the best in your profession.
Bipolar at Work
This is outstanding. It’s been a week now of solid working and look how productive I’m being. Cutting out sleep really helps me to fit in more work and I don’t even miss it. I couldn’t sleep even if I…