by Lauren Dow | Jun 23, 2022 | Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Mental Health
When I come out of a depressive state, I have intense moments of clarity. I’m able to look back on what was happening during the depression and learn something incredibly powerful about myself. Even if it’s just one small thing. Those lessons I learn I try so hard to...
by Lauren Dow | Dec 9, 2021 | Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Mental Health
My therapist suggested for a long time I was bipolar. She encouraged me for over a year to see a psychiatrist for a proper diagnosis and start on medication. Because of my finances, I put it off. But that was only an excuse. The real reason I put it off was that I was...
by Lauren Dow | Jul 26, 2021 | Depression, Eating Disorder Recovery, Mental Health
Rome is one of two things to most people. It’s either a gorgeous, historical, romantic country where the food is plentiful and the people are stunning. Or, it’s a black hole of too many tourists wandering around with selfie sticks and you can barely breathe because...
