Category: Living With Bipolar Disorder
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I’m In an Abusive Relationship With the United States
There is a profound loneliness that comes with being a disabled person in the US as we slide further and further into a fascist state.
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How A Threads Post Helped Me Understand Myself
Sometimes simple or silly posts on social media will prompt me to understand myself better. A goofy little Threads post about Capricorns being insulted by being called a liar made me laugh and then say “Hmm?” One of the surest ways to get me to leave you alone in every capacity (romantic, platonic, professional, etc)…
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Why I Hate My Birthday
For as long as I can remember I have hated my birthday. Most memories of past birthdays are marked by disappointment, sadness, loneliness, and the lingering question of “Why bother?” From as far back as my teenage years all I can remember is the rejection I felt after inviting the people I thought were friends…
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2 Weeks in Cartagena: What I Learned About Myself
Two weeks in Cartagena taught me just how much my mental illness limits me. So boom, I did my almost annual international birthday trip and decided to really challenge myself this time. After multiple covid infections plus a concussion, I have been worried about cognitive decline and struggling with anything involving memorization and concentration. So…
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Trapped
There’s been a topic I’ve been avoiding thinking about for a very long time, but I feel like I’m in a transitional period in life that makes it impossible not to ruminate over it. I feel trapped in my state. And not like a “being held hostage” type of trapped, but a “surrounded by a…
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