So I run this REALLY cool website called Ask a Bipolar. Maybe you’ve heard of it? Perhaps? Well, I don’t want to brag, but I’m usually less than pretty much stellar when it comes to keeping up with stuff. Sadly, however, I once again bow in shame as I admit *wipes tears from her eyes*, I’ve fallen behind in emails and questions. *ducks to avoid flying shoes and tomatoes* So today, I’m happy to announce, I am putting all my other duties aside and responding to everyone!!! *listens as the crowd roars* In the mean time, in case you’ve been wondering what I’ve been up to that has kept me from being the Awesome AaB Founder I strive to be … here’s a little bit of what’s been going down in MB Land. Starting in November I began blogging for International Bipolar Foundation (view my IBPF blog corner here), then [...]

Why??  What is the cause for today’s big celebration?  Well folks, if it wasn’t for a magical event that happened ******31!!!  I MEAN 31!!!!!!!! 32 years ago today, we might not all be joined together on this very website.  There may not have been an Ask A Bipolar website, or Facebook group, or Facebook page, or unofficial doggy mascot. There might not have been two girls from different states in the Midwest being silly together at a NAMI Convention to make sure Ask A Bipolar left their mark.  We may not have gotten all of this immensely valuable information about bipolar disorder, or have been connected with amazing people experiencing the same trials and tribulations we ourselves face daily while receiving words of encouragement or feelings of commradarie.  All of this my friends may not have existed. BUT……..  IT DOES……. and that is why we celebrate today.  Today is the [...]

I am 33yrs old with 3 sons and I am bipolar. My middle son who is 11 is also bipolar. Although I understand completely how he feels and what he’s going through I find it really hard at times to deal with him especially when I’m. In one of my really high or extremely low moods. I’m rarely ever in the normal range. And my episodes are a constant up and down roller coaster. I find myself being extremely physically emotionally and mentally exhausted to where I can’t deal or help my son who is going through the same thing. I feel like a failure as a mom and it hurts. Is there anyone else who is going through this too? You are so not a failure as a mom. I know exactly how you feel. What’s worse is my son usually feeds off of my cycles. Especially my low [...]