What It’s Like Being a Bipolar Professional

My hands were shaking uncontrollably as I paced down the hallway, praying to God that nobody would see me. I was actually on a loop: five floors, two stairwells, and I had made six complete laps so far. My thoughts raced, my attention being dragged…

6 Things You Need to Stop Asking Your Bipolar Friends

If you’re asking one of these questions — don’t. We’re sick of hearing them.

“Do you change your mind, like, all the time?”

7 Things You’re Really Saying to Your Depressed Friend

I’m Only Happy When it Rains

Lately, after everyone has gone to bed and it’s just me and my cat Franny, I’ve been putting on soundtracks…

How to Save a Life

Suicide. It’s a difficult topic, and most people will go out of their way to avoid talking about it. All of us know it’s a terrible thing, but most people have no idea how to help beyond posting the suicide prevention lifeline number on social media once a year. And yet, it’s a very public…

Songs That Got Me Through College

College was an emotionally turbulent time for me. It might be for others too, but it was especially turbulent for me — it’s when my bipolar disorder started to fully manifest and get really bad, although it was also a time of incredible self discovery and growth. I…