Tell Me How You Really Feel
{This was originally written before the holidays and is brutally honest. Honesty goes a long way and often makes others
Month: May 2021
BIPOLAR ESCAPISM: PUSHING PEOPLE AWAY & DISAPPEARING
When a person in a relationship—whether platonic or romantic—has bipolar disorder, the symptoms can often affect both people. These interferences
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What I learned on my journey to stop hating myself.
I’ve always been really hard on myself. When I was a kid I would punch myself in the head or
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Know Your Medication
I’ve had some bad psychiatrists over the years, but I’ve had a couple of good ones too. Some play the
My Routine for Taking Care of Myself During Depression.
©2020 Matthew Weatherford I have had a depression every year my life. They last from October to February. Not many
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Three Basic Needs to Be mentally Healthy and Happy.
How I learned to be happy. © 2020 Matthew Weatherford You always hear people say, “you just have to decide
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The Will to Get Well
The will to get well. I learned in a 12 top program that although I will never be cured from
How I Control my Bipolar Rage
©2020 Matthew Weatherford This is about anger management, fits of rage and emotional meltdowns. This does not include sensory meltdowns.
When I Learned to Think By Reason Rather Than Feelings and Imagination.
When I learned to think by reason rather than my feelings and imagination. After I had to give up a
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The Pursuit of Happiness
A couple of weeks ago, my therapist asked me, “What makes you happy?” and I was not only baffled, but