Category Archives: Coping mechanisms

There are several typical concerns that many job seekers have, such as conflict with co-workers or a supervisor and being overworked and underpaid. But for those dealing with a bipolar diagnosis, being able to cope effectively with these concerns, among … Continue reading →

PASSION: I’ve always been a passionate person, luckily, for without that passion I would have no drive. I lost about every ounce of passion on the day I got DX (diagnosed), on January 15th, 15 years ago, as Bipolar I … Continue reading →

Bipolar Disorder: Preventing Manic Episodes Introduction: The more you know about bipolar disorder, the better you will be able to cope with this lifelong illness. There are many steps that you can take—or help a loved one take—to recognize and … Continue reading →

Service dogs for Bipolar Disorder: Updated March 09, 2015. Can those with psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder or depression benefit from interaction with animals? The answer is a resounding, “YES!” “There are an increasing number of dogs being trained … Continue reading →

Managing Weight Gain on Mental Health Medications: Updated March 26, 2015. One of the challenges faced by people with mood disorders is weight gain from their medications. I myself gained 80 pounds on psychotropic meds. In addition to being physically … Continue reading →

YOU BECOME WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT There are always two ways you can think about whatever it is you want: One way causes you to feel some good feeling (calm, confident, empowered, loved, happy, ect) the other way causes you … Continue reading →

What is important in this moment is what you are choosing to think and believe and say right now. These thoughts and words will create your future. Your thoughts for the experiences of tomorrow, next week, next month, and next … Continue reading →

“Mindfulness practice is simple and completely feasible, says Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. “Just by sitting and doing nothing, we are doing a tremendous amount.” In mindfulness meditation, or shamatha, we are trying to achieve a mind that is stable and calm. … Continue reading →

Top 10 Self-Control Strategies Written on April 11, 2011 by Laura in Positive Psychology Self-control is undoubtedly crucial to both our well-being and survival.  It allows us to internalize a sense of ourselves as the masters of our own fate … Continue reading →

Mindfulness vs. Mindlessness Written on May 17, 2011 by Laura in Mindfulness “Rejoice in the things that are present; all else is beyond thee.” –Montaigne We are mindful when we are in a “mental state characterized by nonjudgmental awareness of … Continue reading →