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From Our Blog
The Power of Advocacy
When I was first diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder, I was devastated. I couldn’t fully comprehend the complexity of the illness or what it would mean to live with it for the rest of my life. I resisted the diagnosis, avoided medication, and struggled to accept that supporting my mental health would require a profound shift in how I lived day to day.
The Little Things That Change Everything
I was nine years old when six-time Olympic medalist Clara Hughes stopped in my town on the final days of her cross-Canada bicycle tour – an initiative with a goal of starting conversations and ending the stigma surrounding mental health. I remember how incredibly excited I was to see those gold medals up close, and how cool it was to stand at the end of my driveway, holding handmade signs and cheering as Clara and her team rode by.
Own it, then Learn, Fight, Win!
WIN – Create a recovery that’s built to last! – build your new life – manage your condition day by day – choose to adopt an ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE in all circumstances, especially when times are hard. Own your condition – then Learn, Fight, and Win!
How Sharing Our Personal Stories Can Serve as Advocacy
It took me close to a decade after my diagnosis to come across the literature that would completely change the way I looked at my struggles with bipolar. After spending years not necessarily in denial—but operating under the assumption..
Coming Out About My Diagnosis: How I Decided Who to Tell and When
When I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, there were certain people I had to inform. With some individuals, the decision wasn’t really mine to make. My parents, my girlfriend, my boss, and those who witnessed my manic episode needed to…
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