My mini library for OCD, Bipolar, cPTSD, and autism...constantly being added to

Well that hit hard 😮‍💨

I like to imagine I'm my therapist's funniest client

#bipolar #autism

My weekly meds. I love this little organiser, makes it really easy to manage the tablets. My partner fills it for me and tells me what/when to order, to keep me on track.

#bipolar #ocd #autistic #bipolardisorder #mentalillness #BP2

My therapist said she's proud of me twice within a month. That's like getting a handshake AND star baker, so I had a bracelet made to remind me of this feeling and how far I've come when I'm feeling low.

#bipolar #autism #autistic #bipolardisorder #ocd #mentalillness

Van Gough's physician, Dr Gachet, told him when he'd been admitted to the asylum that he must continue to paint. "Paint is a lightning rod for illness", and I feel that. When I'm going mad, art is my therapy and my outlet.

#vangogh #bipolar #mentalillness #bipolardisorder #artist #art

Minus my PRN meds (3 additional ones) these are my dailies that help manage my Bipolar and OCD. I also have weekly therapy.

Managing mental illness is a job in itself. Not everyone can manage work or even sometimes the basic tasks - I know I'm very lucky having an amazing job but it takes WORK.

Anyone fancy a game of 'Tism Bingo?

Me in a photo

I don't know if it's an autism thing but I never only have one book on the go at once. I have a few so I can pick what mood I'm in for reading 📚

#autisticwoman #autism #autistic

This afternoon I took myself on a coffee date with my BILF (book I'd like to finish)

The WHO use the term "mood episode" which is more helpful and accurate, as it is more suggestive of longer periods that can last weeks, months, even years.

We need to get on board with better language to create a better understanding of this condition.

#bipolar #bipolardisorder

I love my brown belt wristband because it reminds me that despite my conditions, I can still achieve great things, like getting to 3rd kyu in 2 1/2 years. Or maybe it's because of my conditions I excel in some things🤔
#bipolar #asd #autism #gojuryu #karate