Telling my writer's origin story as a fairytale. — Hey, y’all. My name is Scott Ninneman, and I’m thrilled you opened this story. After writing dozens of about-me posts over the years, I decided this time to tell my story as a fairytale. I hope you enjoy it. …

Riding waves, seasons, and poetry. — Wow! It was a huge week here at Speaking Bipolar on Medium. We have three new writers, the weekly update, seven new stories, and two poems. Let’s jump in. New Writers Please help me welcome the newest writer’s to our publication. Be sure to follow each one and check out their content…

One platform failed miserably. — I love to experiment with things. In an alternate universe, I’m a mad scientist. Here, I’m just mad. Technology fascinates me, and I love trying new things. I waste hours each week reading about emerging tech while my Shark Robovac cleans my floors. Besides politics, the number one topic on…

Age is just a number. — When you have bipolar, you may feel like your mental illness is always in control. You never know when a mood swing is going to hit, or how severe it will be. It’s like you’re stuck in a dark dungeon with no hope of escape. I know the depths of…

Sharing some of the ups and downs from my mental health journey. — Prozac (fluoxetine) was a wonder drug for me. In the course of a few days, I went from days in bed, unable to function, to spring cleaning every inch of my apartment and going out with friends every night. …

No insurance, no fear, and no plumbing… — Hi there! We added two new writers to the Speaking Bipolar family last week. However, I’m waiting for bios from both of them (hint, hint!), so I’ll introduce them next week. NOTE: Links to last week’s content below the update. Weekly Update Sometimes, no matter how much you plan, life throws everything off course. …

Four steps to help you overcome your fears. — It was the first time I went to visit my friend Barrett in New England. We both love nature and trees, so Barrett drove us to a nearby state park with a high overlook where we could enjoy the sprawling green below us. After two hours of hiking, we were…

Anxiety, depression, and inspiration from Winnie the Pooh’s creator. — Hi There! Please help me in welcoming Sadie Saunders as a new writer in the Speaking Bipolar Family. You can see Sadie’s writing style in her post, Saying Goodbye to Gromit, where she talks about the last days of a beloved pet. Our hearts are with you, Sadie. NOTE: Links to last…

How to put your power to good use. — I love words. As a kid, I frequently read the dictionary. Yep, total nerd here. 🤓 One of my favorite memories is laughing in tears while rolling around on our green living room carpeting as my mom read silly words and their definitions from our huge dictionary. …