If you look at me and wonder, "Good lord, does this girl cut her own hair, or does she just have reeeeeally bad bedhead?" The answer is usually both. For a lot of people, this subject is probably weird for a Mental Health Monday post, but for me, it couldn't be more relevant. Just bear… Continue reading Why yes, I do cut my own hair!
Tag: bipolar
What’s in a name?
So... I'm bipolar. It's a thing. I feel like most people don't understand what bipolar disorder actually is. There is such a stigma surrounding mental illness, and the term "bipolar" is in the zeitgeist as an insult for someone who is being unreasonable. People throw it around carelessly, never pausing to think maybe someone in… Continue reading What’s in a name?
Weather advisory: Bipolar Vortex
This may be polarizing information (lol), but I have bipolar disorder. Did this post suddenly get a little too vulnerable for some of you? TMI? Trust me, I get it. Mental illness can cause a lot of off-putting behaviors, so there is definitely a lot of stigma around talking openly about it. I try my… Continue reading Weather advisory: Bipolar Vortex