Polly Wiseman
@pollywiseman.bsky.social
Shows, clothes, highs n lows (bipolar)
Theatre-maker, AD of Fireraisers.
They/them
Theatre-maker, AD of Fireraisers.
They/them
If you are part of a theatre company or other arts organisation, or an artist, it would be reassuring to disabled artists to feel seen and valued at this horrible time #welfarenotwarfare
April 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
If you are part of a theatre company or other arts organisation, or an artist, it would be reassuring to disabled artists to feel seen and valued at this horrible time #welfarenotwarfare
Fabulous birthday stay Hotel Pelirocco in the Bettie Page room 🐆
March 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Fabulous birthday stay Hotel Pelirocco in the Bettie Page room 🐆
NHS #mentalhealth care. Can you relate?
January 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
NHS #mentalhealth care. Can you relate?
Psychiatry is patriarchy on steroids
Most people living with #mentalillness have at least one horror story about an arrogant d*ck of a psychiatrist. Do you?
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Most people living with #mentalillness have at least one horror story about an arrogant d*ck of a psychiatrist. Do you?
Full post: www.instagram.com/p/DDrJpGHoyN...
December 17, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Psychiatry is patriarchy on steroids
Most people living with #mentalillness have at least one horror story about an arrogant d*ck of a psychiatrist. Do you?
Full post: www.instagram.com/p/DDrJpGHoyN...
Most people living with #mentalillness have at least one horror story about an arrogant d*ck of a psychiatrist. Do you?
Full post: www.instagram.com/p/DDrJpGHoyN...
Now in my 40s, I’m left wondering: what happened to the hopeful, ambitious 18 year old I used to be?
I feel like the hare in Aesop’s fable, who loses the race to the tortoise because he goes too fast & then crashes
That’s what #bipolar disorder feels like, over & over… Do you agree?
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I feel like the hare in Aesop’s fable, who loses the race to the tortoise because he goes too fast & then crashes
That’s what #bipolar disorder feels like, over & over… Do you agree?
Full post ⬇️
December 12, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Now in my 40s, I’m left wondering: what happened to the hopeful, ambitious 18 year old I used to be?
I feel like the hare in Aesop’s fable, who loses the race to the tortoise because he goes too fast & then crashes
That’s what #bipolar disorder feels like, over & over… Do you agree?
Full post ⬇️
I feel like the hare in Aesop’s fable, who loses the race to the tortoise because he goes too fast & then crashes
That’s what #bipolar disorder feels like, over & over… Do you agree?
Full post ⬇️
Dear Customer Service, I would like to cancel my free trial of #bipolar disorder.
One star: would not recommend
#MentalHealth crew: Who agrees?
instagram.com/p/DDbyTWRIeuK/…
One star: would not recommend
#MentalHealth crew: Who agrees?
instagram.com/p/DDbyTWRIeuK/…
December 11, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Dear Customer Service, I would like to cancel my free trial of #bipolar disorder.
One star: would not recommend
#MentalHealth crew: Who agrees?
instagram.com/p/DDbyTWRIeuK/…
One star: would not recommend
#MentalHealth crew: Who agrees?
instagram.com/p/DDbyTWRIeuK/…
Ignore those posts of peoples’ end of year achievements! My #MentalHealthMatters bingo lists some fundamental things that count.
If you can check even one of them, you are winning at 2024!
How many can YOU check off?
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If you can check even one of them, you are winning at 2024!
How many can YOU check off?
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December 10, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Ignore those posts of peoples’ end of year achievements! My #MentalHealthMatters bingo lists some fundamental things that count.
If you can check even one of them, you are winning at 2024!
How many can YOU check off?
Full post ⬇️ instagram.com/p/DDZWX61Ib8F/…
If you can check even one of them, you are winning at 2024!
How many can YOU check off?
Full post ⬇️ instagram.com/p/DDZWX61Ib8F/…
Insta followers gave some great advice for dealing with a #bipolar diagnosis.
What would you say?
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What would you say?
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December 9, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Insta followers gave some great advice for dealing with a #bipolar diagnosis.
What would you say?
Full post: www.instagram.com/p/DDWu_0lI0I...
What would you say?
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I’m doing Instagram live with Bipolar UK tomorrow (Fri 6th December) at 3pm UK time
Be good to see you there! Is anyone around? Checking who’s aware of/up for it!
Also, please share!
Probably chat about making a show about bipolar/psychosis, Bipolar UK Mood Tracker app & Advance Choice Docs.
Be good to see you there! Is anyone around? Checking who’s aware of/up for it!
Also, please share!
Probably chat about making a show about bipolar/psychosis, Bipolar UK Mood Tracker app & Advance Choice Docs.
December 5, 2024 at 6:15 PM
I’m doing Instagram live with Bipolar UK tomorrow (Fri 6th December) at 3pm UK time
Be good to see you there! Is anyone around? Checking who’s aware of/up for it!
Also, please share!
Probably chat about making a show about bipolar/psychosis, Bipolar UK Mood Tracker app & Advance Choice Docs.
Be good to see you there! Is anyone around? Checking who’s aware of/up for it!
Also, please share!
Probably chat about making a show about bipolar/psychosis, Bipolar UK Mood Tracker app & Advance Choice Docs.
Why I’m glad I stayed. And why you should
CW: unaliving
I didn’t think I’d make it to 25. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 19, it felt like my life was over. But I’m so glad I stayed
#mentalhealth X What are your reasons for staying?
Full post ⬇️ instagram.com/p/DDJuuzJo1u2/…
CW: unaliving
I didn’t think I’d make it to 25. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 19, it felt like my life was over. But I’m so glad I stayed
#mentalhealth X What are your reasons for staying?
Full post ⬇️ instagram.com/p/DDJuuzJo1u2/…
December 4, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Why I’m glad I stayed. And why you should
CW: unaliving
I didn’t think I’d make it to 25. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 19, it felt like my life was over. But I’m so glad I stayed
#mentalhealth X What are your reasons for staying?
Full post ⬇️ instagram.com/p/DDJuuzJo1u2/…
CW: unaliving
I didn’t think I’d make it to 25. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 19, it felt like my life was over. But I’m so glad I stayed
#mentalhealth X What are your reasons for staying?
Full post ⬇️ instagram.com/p/DDJuuzJo1u2/…
December 3, 2024 at 10:29 AM
@skynewsrss.bsky.social Stop telling people not to get r@ped and instead, tell people not to r@pe! #drinkspiking
December 2, 2024 at 9:45 PM
@skynewsrss.bsky.social Stop telling people not to get r@ped and instead, tell people not to r@pe! #drinkspiking
My #neurodivergent brain did not come with an instruction manual
I though it was defective. It would spark and flash and sometimes, crash. But…
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I though it was defective. It would spark and flash and sometimes, crash. But…
Full post: www.instagram.com/p/DDB8jBbIKj...
December 1, 2024 at 9:34 AM
My #neurodivergent brain did not come with an instruction manual
I though it was defective. It would spark and flash and sometimes, crash. But…
Full post: www.instagram.com/p/DDB8jBbIKj...
I though it was defective. It would spark and flash and sometimes, crash. But…
Full post: www.instagram.com/p/DDB8jBbIKj...
Ending up as a #mentalhealth patient in the sort of group I used to lead has been a big fear of mine.
This week, that fear was realised. Who else is facing something tricky this week?
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This week, that fear was realised. Who else is facing something tricky this week?
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November 28, 2024 at 10:13 AM
Ending up as a #mentalhealth patient in the sort of group I used to lead has been a big fear of mine.
This week, that fear was realised. Who else is facing something tricky this week?
Full post: www.instagram.com/p/DC6S4HPoHY...
This week, that fear was realised. Who else is facing something tricky this week?
Full post: www.instagram.com/p/DC6S4HPoHY...
Who am I? I’m not just a psych patient, I’m a theatre-maker . Who are you?
Artists with challenges
Those living with mental illness
#Neurodivergent creatives
Introduce yourself in comments: I’d love to meet you!
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Artists with challenges
Those living with mental illness
#Neurodivergent creatives
Introduce yourself in comments: I’d love to meet you!
Full Post : www.instagram.com/p/DC3q9LIIhm...
November 27, 2024 at 10:13 AM
Who am I? I’m not just a psych patient, I’m a theatre-maker . Who are you?
Artists with challenges
Those living with mental illness
#Neurodivergent creatives
Introduce yourself in comments: I’d love to meet you!
Full Post : www.instagram.com/p/DC3q9LIIhm...
Artists with challenges
Those living with mental illness
#Neurodivergent creatives
Introduce yourself in comments: I’d love to meet you!
Full Post : www.instagram.com/p/DC3q9LIIhm...
Stopping meds? #mentalhealth folk :what’s YOUR experience?
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November 24, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Stopping meds? #mentalhealth folk :what’s YOUR experience?
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#mentalillness admin - what’s your experience?
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November 19, 2024 at 10:39 AM
#mentalillness admin - what’s your experience?
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Throwback to my play, Femme Fatale which pitted Valerie Solanas, the woman who shot Andy Warhol, against his muse, Nico from The Velvet Underground in a battle to the death! #theatre
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November 18, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Throwback to my play, Femme Fatale which pitted Valerie Solanas, the woman who shot Andy Warhol, against his muse, Nico from The Velvet Underground in a battle to the death! #theatre
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This is the state of #MentalHealthCare in the UK & it’s not good enough. Who agrees?
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November 16, 2024 at 10:05 AM
This is the state of #MentalHealthCare in the UK & it’s not good enough. Who agrees?
Full post on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DCbYE9lIhc...
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This week, I got an extra psychiatric diagnosis, on top of bipolar disorder and have been offered long term treatment. #mentalhealth Blue Skyers: how did you feel about getting a psychiatric diagnosis?
November 14, 2024 at 2:16 PM
This week, I got an extra psychiatric diagnosis, on top of bipolar disorder and have been offered long term treatment. #mentalhealth Blue Skyers: how did you feel about getting a psychiatric diagnosis?
What’s the biggest mental health challenge you face? What would help you to handle it?
Today is @mindcharity #TimeToTalk day & they’ve challenged us to start conversations about mental illness
Comment below - or read my Insta story tinyurl.com/23venh54
Today is @mindcharity #TimeToTalk day & they’ve challenged us to start conversations about mental illness
Comment below - or read my Insta story tinyurl.com/23venh54
February 1, 2024 at 10:48 AM
What’s the biggest mental health challenge you face? What would help you to handle it?
Today is @mindcharity #TimeToTalk day & they’ve challenged us to start conversations about mental illness
Comment below - or read my Insta story tinyurl.com/23venh54
Today is @mindcharity #TimeToTalk day & they’ve challenged us to start conversations about mental illness
Comment below - or read my Insta story tinyurl.com/23venh54
I wrote a blog about taking risks, embracing failure & attempting drag for the first time! Check it out!
www.instagram.com/p/C2uN7Ynocx... dragking
www.instagram.com/p/C2uN7Ynocx... dragking
January 30, 2024 at 12:49 PM
I wrote a blog about taking risks, embracing failure & attempting drag for the first time! Check it out!
www.instagram.com/p/C2uN7Ynocx... dragking
www.instagram.com/p/C2uN7Ynocx... dragking