SelfCare
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A Mood and Food Rabbit Hole
Eating right has often been a sore spot for me. As a self-proclaimed foodie, I love to try new cuisines and really enjoy what I eat, but sometimes that leads to some bad decisions. Beyond being bipolar, I am also a type II diabetic which often means food and I get into arguments. It is…
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Sleeping on Schedule
Everybody calls me an old lady because I go to sleep before 8pm every night, but there’s something about going to sleep the same time every night that’s good for the soul. Even without an alarm, every morning I’m up by 5am like clockwork. It may sound crazy, but I appreciate it because I am…
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Shield of Truth – Navigating Negative Thoughts
What’s the best way to deal with negative thoughts? As a restless person, negative thoughts are my natural enemy. They swarm anytime my mind begins to race, and it makes it extraordinarily difficult to get anything done. Over time, I have tried all kinds of remedies for negative thoughts: breathing techniques, meditations, therapy, you name…
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Get a Hobby, They Said
I’m in a pretty dark and lingering depressive phase at the moment, and my therapist’s response is one I’ve heard quite a bit: get a hobby. They make it sound so easy, like going to the gym is a simple task for people with excess weight and high BMIs like me. Each of these things…
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Suck it Up & Wash Up
When my mood is poor, personal hygiene is the last thing on my mind. I could go without a shower for days or weeks and not even notice until someone points out the stench. I could brush my teeth even less and wash my hair far less. But that’s the challenge. And no, I don’t…