Lauren Dow

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Author & Advocate

As a suicide survivor who has struggled with bipolar disorder, major depression, eating disorders, and anxiety, I have found profound healing through authoring In Body I Trust and Your Wild Journal. I am here to remind you that you are not alone in this beautiful mess of a journey we call life.

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Lauren Dow

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Author & Advocate

As a suicide survivor who has struggled with major depression, eating disorders, and anxiety, I have found profound healing through authoring In Body I Trust and Your Wild Journal. I am here to remind you that you are not alone in this beautiful mess of a journey we call life.

If you are looking for a simple place to start, subscribe to my weekly newsletter to receive Four Steps to Love Yourself Again.

Explore My Books

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In Body I Trust

This emotionally driven debut delves into the mind of one woman through her journey of recovery, growth, and survival.

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Your Wild Journal

A 30-day series of writing prompts to provide a self guided approach to shifting your perspective of the world around you.

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What It’s Like to Be Bipolar: My Life with Bipolar 2

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What It’s Like to Be Bipolar: My Life with Bipolar 2

Dec 9, 2021

In 2021 I was diagnosed with Bipolar 2. Bipolar disorder manifests differently for everyone. This is how it’s appeared in my life.

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What It’s Like to Be Bipolar: My Life with Bipolar 2

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