The Awakening: Accepting My Bipolar Diagnosis and Taking Control
I thought I was getting better. I thought I no longer needed my medication. But one year after my first episode, I found myself in a full-blown state of psychosis—culminating in an unforgettable incident at work. This was my wake-up call. It was time to truly accept my diagnosis and put in the work to heal.
Workplace Mental Health: Creating Supportive Environments
Workplace mental health isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a workplace issue. High stress, lack of flexibility, and stigma all contribute to burnout. In this post, we explore how companies can create supportive environments where employees feel safe, valued, and empowered.
Roadmap to Self-Love After a Bipolar Diagnosis: Steps Toward Lasting Healing
When I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, it felt like my world had flipped upside down. But over time, I learned that my diagnosis didn’t define me—it was just part of my story. Here’s a roadmap to help you navigate this chapter with self-love and resilience.
Misconceptions About Bipolar Disorder: Breaking Myths, Building Empathy
Bipolar Disorder often comes with misconceptions that create unnecessary stigma. In this blog, we’re breaking down the biggest myths and replacing them with understanding and truth. Let’s build a more empathetic, informed world together.
Navigating the Unknown After My Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
When I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, my world was turned upside down. I faced confusion, fear, and isolation while trying to navigate my emotions, work pressures, and what the diagnosis meant for my life. In this chapter, I share my journey, the lessons I’ve learned, and how self-compassion became my anchor.
The Crash: A Reality Check
My crash was a wake-up call. In this chapter, I reflect on hitting rock bottom, what I learned, and how I rebuilt my life with a new understanding of mental health.
Childhood: How the early years can impact your mental health
Looking back, I see how childhood experiences shaped my mental health. This chapter dives into early influences, resilience, and the lessons that shaped me.
Toxic Masculinity: Misconceptions Gone Awry
Growing up, I struggled with societal expectations of masculinity. In this chapter, I explore how toxic masculinity shaped my mental health journey—and how I broke free from it.
The Highs and Lows of My Corporate Journey: Finding Success and Confidence
Thriving in the corporate world with Bipolar Disorder had its challenges. This chapter explores my journey balancing ambition, mental health, and success.
Introduction to the World: University Years
University was a defining period for my mental health. In this chapter, I share how I navigated self-discovery, academic pressures, and the evolving journey with Bipolar Disorder.
Chapter 5: In My World, Empathy Has The Upper Hand
Empathy changed the way I see mental health. This chapter reflects on the power of understanding and how it can reshape the conversation around Bipolar Disorder.
Chapter 4: ‘Hi I Am Shak, and I Am Bipolar’
Owning my diagnosis was a turning point in my journey. In this chapter, I share how I learned to embrace Bipolar Disorder, break stigma, and advocate for mental health awareness.
Chapter 3: The Strength of Connection: Embracing Vulnerability while Being Bipolar.
Speaking openly about my mental health struggles was terrifying, but it became the foundation for my healing. In this chapter, I explore how connection and vulnerability transformed my journey.
Chapter 2: Battling for My Identity After I Was Labelled ‘Bipolar.’
Being labelled ‘bipolar’ came with a weight I wasn’t prepared for. In this chapter, I reflect on how I battled with my identity, overcame stigma, and found strength in my diagnosis.
Chapter 1: Discovering the Impact of a Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis.
The day I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder changed everything. It was a moment of fear, confusion, and deep self-reflection. This chapter explores that turning point and how it shaped my journey.