A Mental Health Special: How I’m coping up with my Bipolar Disorder

Hey guys!

If you have read my previous post, you would have learned that I have bipolar disorder. For anyone of you who doesn’t have any idea about it, bipolar disorder has two phases: manic and depressive.

It concerns about mood swings that could be very high or very low at certain points or stages in life.

Personally, I have experienced both manic and depressive states in my life and managing myself, my recurring thoughts and emotions during both states were definitely very challenging. When I was a bit hyper(hypomania) , I would have so much energy I feel like I could take on anything and do anything that I would like to do in the world. I felt like Wonder woman for real! I barely get any sleep cause I would be so excited and ecstatic about so many plans that I have, both creative and logical plans and Yes I barely get enough sleep during such phase in my life.

On the other end of the spectrum would be the depressive state wherein I would just want to lie down in bed even after waking up every morning. I wouldn’t do the usual healthy things that I do in my routine such as exercising, juicing and having a regular yoga practice. In short, I was a total lame zero energy person walking in sleeping clothes everyday. It was a very challenging time for me guys, when major depression hit me..But I kept the faith, continuously drank my medicines (which I religiously do now), engaged in lots of creative work, and got busy with this passion project that I’m currently working on right now: My Raw Beauty Life ( a blog, a vlog, and a raw dessert business all in one). And with the help and support of my family and both my psychiatrist and our family therapist, I was able to bounce back and get back on with my True Self once again. I was able to find my center, and was able to work on and with my Purpose. So if you’re reading this and you’re depressed, know that you’re not alone and that, as cliché’ as it may sound, indeed, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Whatever tunnel you’re in, there is always an end to all the challenges that you’re facing, you just have to find something, even just one thing to work on, whether that be your Health, Fitness, Beauty or Wellness – it doesn’t matter, What matters most is that you’re doing one thing that you can pour on your creative energies to. And that alone is a sign that you’re recovering from depression for you’re becoming functional once again and getting back on track with your daily routine.

It’s definitely not easy, but it is possible. And I cannot stress enough the importance of taking good care of yourself while you’re at it. Self Care is a Divine Responsibility guys! I make it to a point that I exercise at least 5 times per week, have my daily green juice and green smoothie, eat lots of quinoa and vegetables, snack on a handful of activated nuts and drink lots of water to stay hydrated throughout the day. I’ve basically summed up basic health tips for you guys that I religiously do to get back on track and get back on with my healthy weight of 115 lbs. I’m currently at 140 lbs. and believe me it’s no joke pushing myself every morning to wake up early and start hitting the road with my running shoes. But let me tell you, IT. IS. POSSIBLE. You just have to train your mind so that your body automatically adapts to your training regimen every single day.

Coping up with a mental health disorder is a no joke especially for bipolar which has no cure and is only manageable, for life. I’ve surrendered to the fact that I need to take my medications regularly as opposed to before when I opted not to take medicines and just manage bipolar disorder without it. I have also been very aware of my moods and make sure that I am stable most of the time. I may have high and low moments but I make sure that I don’t escalate or drop in terms of my mood swings to avoid a relapse. I don’t ever want to experience a severe depression ever again so I really take good care of myself and make sure I live a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

So there you go, thank you for reading up to this point and I would sincerely appreciate your comments or replies. Do you have bipolar disorder too? How do you manage your symptoms and how do you manage not to have a relapse once again? Thank you and I love you all so much!!! Thank you for reading,Raw Beauties! Till my next writeup!

Love lots,