Nina Alexandra HornIs Lithium Worth the Risk of Kidney Disease?Sometimes I find myself in a dark corner waiting anxiously and afraid. Depending on the day or week or even month, these moments manifest…Jul 5, 2023Jul 5, 2023
Nina Alexandra HornEmbracing My Dark PassengerMy latest depressive episode didn’t look much different than those in the past. It started slowly then sped up quickly, leaving me…Mar 1, 2023Mar 1, 2023
Nina Alexandra HornRules To Live By in a Bipolar WorldSometimes I find life lessons in the oddest places. I suppose it doesn’t matter where I pick up tips for better living, as long as I strive…Jan 31, 2023Jan 31, 2023
Nina Alexandra HornHow I’m “In Repair” With Bipolar DisorderLetting go of the past always sounded so cliché to me — I never took it to heart because I didn’t realize I was clinging to years gone by…Sep 12, 2020Sep 12, 2020
Nina Alexandra HornI Can Do All ThingsMy latest depressive episode knocked me off my feet and once again I felt defenseless, hopeless and helpless. Before I knew it, I had…Jul 31, 2020Jul 31, 2020
Nina Alexandra HorninInvisible IllnessFinding Serenity In An Uncertain WorldI couldn’t figure out why I wasn’t completely frazzled and anxiety-ridden during the first weeks of the coronavirus crisis. The fear…Apr 23, 20201Apr 23, 20201
Nina Alexandra HorninInvisible IllnessFreeing Myself From Guilt And Shame While Coping With Mental IllnessI was chatting with one of my closest friends lately, and she said she never imagined she’d be so stagnant at this point in her life. Just…Mar 24, 2020Mar 24, 2020
Nina Alexandra HorninInvisible IllnessHow Ketamine Became A Game-Changer For My Bipolar DisorderTreatment options for mental illness have evolved over the past few years and have opened up new avenues for those of us suffering from…Dec 10, 20193Dec 10, 20193
Nina Alexandra HorninInvisible IllnessManeuvering Through DepressionI certainly can’t say I didn’t see it coming. The signs were all there. I had just returned from flying high on an amazing vacation. My…Oct 21, 20192Oct 21, 20192
Nina Alexandra HorninInvisible IllnessTrigger HappyWhile learning to live and cope with bipolar disorder, I started attending mental health support groups in my area. These meetings offer…Oct 20, 2019Oct 20, 2019
