Shining Through

In this episode, I talk about what it is like to lose friends because of manic episodes with Bipolar 1. I talk about how I have framed my thoughts around these friendships ending, and what it has taught me about the friendships that have lasted.

In this episode, I discuss how I have made friends as an adult while coping with my anxiety at the same time. Not only is making friends as an adult a challenge, but with cognitive distortions like mind reading and personalization, there is a lot to work through.

In this episode I go through what I dealt with after having a manic episode, and the advice I have been given, plus the things I have discovered that have been helpful. I talk about self esteem, self trust, setbacks, trauma, and learning to have positive conversations with your psychiatrist.

In this episode I talk about my social anxiety related to the fear of missing out and how I went from experiencing a fear of missing out to having a relief in knowing that I am doing what is right for me. We talk about the route of FOMO, steps to get over it, how to work on being alone, and what to do if your FOMO relates to feeling left out with friends.

In the first episode of Shining Through I discuss 8 Habits that help me manage Bipolar Disorder 1 while living a normal life. I struggled to manage Bipolar Disorder from age 19 to 22 and encountered many extreme episodes with hospitalizations. Over time, I have learned what helps me manage Bipolar the best and have been out of hospitals for three years. Happy to share with anyone that needs the advice.