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What Recovering from Depression Feels Like: My Personal Bipolar Journey

Posted by Natasha Tracy | Oct 15, 2024

Ever wondered what it feels like to recover from depression, especially after years of battling bipolar disorder? In this deeply personal post, I share the small but significant shifts in my emotions, the challenges of adjusting to life without constant suffering, and the fears that come with recovery. If you’re curious about how mental health recovery unfolds or want to understand the emotional ups and downs of depression, this article provides a raw, real-life glimpse into the journey. Dive in and explore my experience with recovery.

What to Do When It Feels Like You Have No Mental Health

Posted by Natasha Tracy | Sep 23, 2024

Feeling like you have no mental health left? In this personal and practical guide, I share what it’s like to experience severe mental health struggles and offer actionable steps to cope when everything feels impossible. From managing daily tasks to finding hope in the darkest moments, learn how to survive and navigate through mental health collapse. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone, and there are ways to manage even when it feels like you have no mental health left.

Why Do I Think Everything Is My Fault?

Posted by Natasha Tracy | May 28, 2024

I have a bad habit of thinking everything is my fault. It’s remarkable, actually. No matter what happens and no matter what other people do, it always feels like I made it happen. This is a personal inclination of mine, psychologically, I suspect, but it’s also impacted by depression. If you feel like everything is your fault, read on as to why that might be and what to do about it.

5 Myths About Living with Bipolar — Stop Assuming

Posted by Natasha Tracy | Apr 11, 2024

There are so many myths about what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder. People constantly make assumptions about it based on media portrayals, but life is not a movie or a news report. Living with bipolar disorder is complex and varied, and what happens for some is not necessarily common for all. So, let’s dispel some of the myths about what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder and encourage people to stop making uneducated assumptions.

New Book Title and Cover Reveal — ‘Bipolar Rules!’

Posted by Natasha Tracy | Apr 5, 2024

I told you a new book on bipolar disorder was coming. I’ve been working on it for months, and while it’s not here yet, the title and cover are here. I hope you enjoy this Natasha Tracy bipolar book title and cover art reveal.

I’m Miserable — This Is How I Deal with It

Posted by Natasha Tracy | Mar 26, 2024

Don’t ask me how I am. Just don’t do it. Asking me how I am will only result in one of two things: a dishonest answer or honest tears. I don’t particularly care for either outcome. This is because I’m miserable. I’m hellaciously depressed and have recently undergone a couple of unfortunate situations. i do the best I can to ignore all that — after all, nothing can be done — but when I think about how I am, I get really upset. I know how I am. I’m horrible.

Natasha Tracy’s New Book Is Coming Soon

Posted by Natasha Tracy | Mar 13, 2024

I’m extremely excited to announce that I’m releasing my second book. For those of you who don’t know, I released a book in 2016, Lost Marbles: Insights into My Life with Depression & Bipolar. It’s a combination of memoir and self-help. It was very well received by people with bipolar disorder and their loved ones alike. I’ve certainly written a lot since 2016, and this new book is a result of that and so much more.

My Life Lost to Bipolar Disorder

Posted by Natasha Tracy | Feb 29, 2024

I have lost many years of life because of bipolar disorder. No, I don’t mean that I have a decreased lifespan because of bipolar disorder (although that’s likely true, too). What I mean is that there are years of living that are missing because of bipolar disorder. At 46, I can look back at the decades and see these lost years of life very clearly.

Can You Blame Everything on Bipolar Disorder?

Posted by Natasha Tracy | Jan 4, 2024

As a mental health advocate, I’ve observed people attributing everything to bipolar disorder, from feelings and thoughts to actions. While a mood disorder does influence feelings and thoughts, not all emotions and thoughts are a result of bipolar disorder. It’s crucial to take responsibility for actions and not blame them solely on the disorder. Learning to separate actions from thoughts and feelings, investing in therapy, and taking responsibility can help in personal growth and improve relationships.