manage my Bipolar disorder

How I did it: I was sick of the side effects of medication and I opted to seek alternative treatments. Fortunately I found Seth's Blog and learned about Morning Faces therapy. It was based on a UC Berkeley psychological study and it works. Also, I resumed blogging and just making a conscious effort to listen to people more. Read how I did it…

How I did it: After 11 years of struggling with Bipolar, and the last 2 years being particularly intense, I've finally come out on top.I had completely isolated myself from the rest of the world- never left the house, dropped out of school, gave up photography (which had started turning into a career), ignored the few people I knew, and spent all of my time chasing a state of total oblivion.After being on medication for 7 months I can easily say that m… Read how I did it…

How I did it: I spent years trialling different medication and vitamin therapies until I found one that helped. I also realised that sleep is vital for me to function, as well as sunshine, meditation, exercise and spending time relaxing with friends. I still have my ups and downs, but my illness is managed with the help of friends and family. Read how I did it…

How I did it: I had professional help combined with medicine for years...I found the medicine only made things worse. I took techniques from things I talked to my doctor about, breathing techniques, yoga, and meditation to help calm myself down when I felt an episode beginning. After years of learning to recognize the symptoms, I was able to get them under control without the use of medicine or any outside stimuli. Read how I did it…

How I did it: It may have taken me 3 years to get to a point where I felt comfortable enough with my anxiety and where I could control my Manic Depression but it was worth the struggle. I reached a point in my life where I hit rock bottom. I had nothing left and yet I still had everything to lose. I had my new born son and my husband but in myself, I lost everything. So I went with my husband to see my family doctor. He recommended me to another doctor… Read how I did it…