Today I want to share something more intimate — not as glamorous as a photoset, but just as real.
I live with bipolar disorder. I’ve been medicated since I was 13, and now, in my 30s, I still wake up every day reminding myself to eat, take my meds, and stay focused. It might sound simple, but sometimes it's a heavy weight to carry. Still — I'm here, I'm alive, and that’s worth celebrating.
When I feel a crisis coming, I tend to isolate myself (not always the best choice). But I try to reconnect with the things I love — watching Almodóvar films, sipping salty drinks (michelada is my favorite), embroidering, sewing, or painting.
Ceramics, even though I love it, doesn’t relax me the same way — it's my job, and deadlines make me anxious.
Living with bipolar disorder is like holding a box full of emotional surprises. My personality has always stayed the same, so have my tastes — but depression is the hardest part to manage.
Strangely, I don't mind the manic phases. During them, I clean like a machine, I’m full of energy, and my creativity runs wild... but it always ends in exhaustion.
So, please: take care of yourselves. Don’t abandon your treatment. Ask for help when you need it. You’re not alone. 🌙
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paraizo:
@paulbillups When we live with something that constantly scrambles our minds, having a partner who truly understands and embraces us feels like a balm for the soul.My husband has borderline personality disorder, so we take care of each other 🙌🏽 we pay close attention to the signs of our crises, and our psychiatrists are fully aware of our situation.Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me on this blog. I truly hope you and your wife build a beautiful partnership, full of love.❤️🙏🏼
californiaph:
Great Share @paraizo ✍🏽 I agree with @immutable & @kingofcool 🕊️ You are a true beauty ✨✨✨ I pray all the best to you today 🙌🏽