Tag: bipolar disorder
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Rediscovering Strength Through Mental Health Challenges: My Journey to Recovery
Get Pregnant Fast April 2010 marked a significant moment in my life—not the first, second, or even third time, but the fourth occasion I found myself hospitalized due to psychosis. This experience transformed my understanding of my mental health and illuminated the steps I needed to take to achieve lasting recovery. While waiting in a…
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Why Robin Williams’ Death Haunts Me
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on the tragic loss of Robin Williams, I am filled with profound sadness—no, devastation. While I am not surprised by his passing, the reality of it hits me like a punch to the gut. It infuriates me that such a brilliant mind was claimed by a relentless illness. Williams…
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Postpartum Bipolar Disorder: Understanding the Condition
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! So, let’s chat about postpartum bipolar disorder. After having a baby, many women go through a whirlwind of emotions, and while some mood swings are totally normal, there’s a chance that extreme highs and lows could indicate something more serious, like bipolar disorder. What is postpartum bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder…
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The Day I Took My Kids to My Psychiatrist Appointment
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday morning, I did something I never thought I would: I brought all four of my kids along to my psychiatrist appointment. Normally, I guard this time fiercely, treating it like my sacred space—much like those OB checkups I had during my pregnancies. It’s a moment carved out just for me, where…