This past May, I was fortunate enough to go to a Mental Health Influencer Summitt in sunny San Diego, California. It gave me the opportunity to meet advocates from all over the US. This is where I met Katie Dale, author of the blog, Bipolar Brave: Power, Love & Sound Mind. Katie is beautiful, and her…
It’s Time We #SlayStigma And Talk About Mental Health in a Bold Way
Sunday’s are for Slaying Stigma, as I announced tonight on my Instagram @halfway2hannah. I am redecorating my account and confronting mental health in a bold way. I have been working on this renovation for the last couple months, coming up with ideas to talk about stigma and mental health in unique and vibrant way. I…
A Personal Success Story from My Life with Bipolar. Whats Yours?
On my new HealthyPlace YouTube video, I am celebrating my 28th birthday by sharing a personal success story. On Monday, September 11th, I took another step into my late twenties with a grateful heart, unfiltered attitude, and colorful hair! Although many people complain about getting older, I embrace aging to the fullest and how could I…
Bipolar & ADHD: A Double Whammy!
It took years for me to find the right routine of medication after I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder. My mood was stabilized, but my inability to focus and complete projects still kept me from truly thriving. Bipolar and ADHD is a topic with some controversy attached, being that some of the medications used…
Bipolar and Recovery: Is It Possible?
Can you recover from bipolar disorder? In my new HealthyPlace vlog, I share my answer to this question and the reason why I stay away from using the word recovery in my blog posts and vlogs. What does recovery mean to you? Share your thoughts on my YouTube video!
Bipolar and Anger: The Ice Queen
I have always been hesitant to talk about bipolar and anger. It has such a negative connotation, and people relate it to extreme violence and unpredictable madness. This is not necessarily the case, and in my experience, the part I struggle with is my lack of emotion when it comes to getting angry with those…
What Bipolar Disorder Means To Me
In my new HealthyPlace video, I share part of my journey living with bipolar 2 disorder and what bipolar disorder means to me. What does bipolar disorder or depression mean to you? What impact has it had on your life? Please share your thoughts or do a response video and send it into info@healthyplace.com.
Hypersexuality and Bipolar Disorder
Let’s talk about sex and bipolar! In my experience as a single young adult, with or without a mental health condition, sex can complicate any friendship or relationship. When you have bipolar disorder, there are a couple more complications you face due to your emotional extremes. I have the ability to feel everything, however, also…
After I Disclosed My Bipolar Disorder
Talking about my diagnosis of bipolar 2 disorder and my journey with a mental health condition thus far did not come easy. This is evident when people hear the story that takes me back three years ago to the first time I revealed this information. In my new HealthyPlace video, I share the story of…
Actively Dating with Bipolar 2 Disorder
What’s it like living with bipolar 2 disorder and actively dating? Check out my new video on my HealthyPlace YouTube channel to find out. Share your comments or send in a response video to info@healthyplace.com!
The Link Between Bipolar and Creativity
The link between bipolar disorder and creativity is a hot debate. Although I am in the creative profession, I can understand how this relationship can irritate people with bipolar disorder who do not find themselves in a creative position. In this video, I share a different perspective on addressing this topic. It all comes down…
What Does a Bipolar Depressive Episode Feel Like?
Many of my posts and videos are focused on shedding an active and bright light on mental health. Although I address the struggle of living with bipolar 2 disorder, I hesitate to reveal my personal experience with depression. After a recent episode, I realized that it was time to share what it is like pushing…
