Mania, Depression and Anxiety Walk into a Doctor’s Office
Sanat Sethi I still can’t believe how nervous I was when I walked into the doctor’s office that day. There are few times in my entire life when I have felt more…
2023
Saving My Life from The 7 Letter Word
Trigger Warning: discussions about suicide, suicidal ideation and self-harm A few years ago, one of my friends from university took her own life. I remember learning about her suicide and…
It Was the Best of Birthdays, It Was the Worst of Birthdays
Today is my birthday and I’m very excited to share that with you. I’m turning 32, and even though I feel a bit like a dinosaur, I’m grateful to be…
I Woke Up Feeling Awfully Amazing Today
I woke up feeling incredible this morning, I woke up feeling awful today. I feel like I’m wilting inside, I am the flowers blooming in May. I was excited for…
Caring for Me, Caring for You
Chelsea Gray Self-care is having its long-overdue time in the spotlight, but it is still an often-misunderstood concept. Skeptics conflate the idea of self-care with the negative stereotypes of lazy Millennials and…
Passion, My Whole Self, and Crying at Weddings
Two of my best friends got married a few years ago. It was one of the loveliest weddings I’ve been to, with family and friends coming together from both sides…
From the Bottom of My Bipolar Heart
About a month ago I decided to share a big secret about myself: I have bipolar disorder type two. It was a scary thing to share. We’ve come very far…
Two Lenses, One Me
Living Life in Extremes Lots of people live their lives in extremes. For me, that’s been quite literal, because I have bipolar disorder II. Bipolar II is a mental health…
My Modern Love (The Mirror Part 2)
Note: While this is a standalone post, it directly follows another one called The Moment (The Mirror Part 1). I would suggest you read that one before this one. Have…
The Moment (The Mirror Part 1)
You look in the mirror and you’re on the verge of tears. Forget being on the verge, you’re starting to tear up. And now the tears become a slow stream,…