#bipolarstrong — Public Fediverse posts

Perfectionism is just a heavy suit of armor we wear to avoid judgment. I’m taking the armor off today. The people who matter will love my messy, authentic humanity. 🛡️ #Authenticity #Vulnerability #BipolarStrong

Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/speakingbipolar/p/you-cant-out-perform-their-criticism?r=y4fp9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

My bipolar episodes don’t come out of nowhere.
They send invitations first.
I’m learning to spot the early warning signs so I can intervene early.
Awareness is power. 🐼

#BipolarStrong #EarlyIntervention #SelfAwareness

Read More: https://open.substack.com/pub/speakingbipolar/p/the-rumble-before-the-storm-catching?r=y4fp9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

With World Bipolar Day around the corner, I went back to re-read a couple of the posts I wrote as I began processing my #Bipolar2 diagnosis, and wanted to share this one: "Here’s the thing about mental illness that we all know but don’t express often: It’s so incredibly personal. My brain chemistry, life experiences, day-to-day life – everything creates a unique experience for me."

https://beingberrak.com/i-am-seeking-i-am-striving-i-am-in-it-with-all-my-heart/

#MentalHealth #BipolarStrong