It’s been a long while since my last post. My absence is due to inability to focus rather than lack of interest. As the years pass, I notice that putting my thoughts on paper is increasingly more difficult. Growing up, journaling was a favorite pastime. However, I have read that cognitive impairment can be one of the many symptoms of […]
I. AM. DONE. That’s right. As of yesterday, I have successfully completed my degree in diagnostic medical sonography! Some of you may know that I am a grad school dropout. In 2015 I began pursuing my PhD in public policy; in 2017 I experienced my first (and only) psychotic episode. I was in the psych ward for six days. I […]
It’s been a long time coming, but I am finally going to create (and post) my first YouTube video on my new channel ! I’m just waiting on my backdrop to arrive in the mail : ) The video will be about my experience with bipolar mania and the episode that led to my diagnosis. Will post again when the […]
Hi! And welcome to The Bipolar Buzz. Yep, same site, new name. My name is Lai and I suffer from Bipolar I Disorder. One of the symptoms of this illness is impulsivity. Hence, the domain name change. I also have insomnia. I couldn’t get back to sleep last night and randomly decided that changing the domain name for the blog […]
If you’ve had a mental health scare like I have, or even if you haven’t, you may want to consider creating a crisis plan that details what to do if a crisis occurs and how to prevent a crisis from happening in the first place. I only recently created one for my loved ones and myself. Thankfully, I have not […]
Experiencing a psychotic episode was not on my list of to-dos for the year 2017. Yet, there I was, driving recklessly through the streets of Atlanta on a cold January night. By the time law enforcement caught up with me, I had abandoned my vehicle and found my way to the middle of oncoming traffic trying to make the cars […]
Because I didn’t know the signs and symptoms of bipolar spectrum disorder and psychosis, I am sharing my experiences and some information with you so that you won’t be in the dark like I was. Moreover, I am doing this so that if you notice a change in your loved one, you will not ignore it, and, if necessary, seek […]
In my ongoing pursuit to slay the stigma attached to mental health, I graciously accepted an invitation to participate in a mental health summit.St. John A.M.E. Church of Eufaula, Alabama, hosted this summit on Saturday, May 12, 2018. The pastor of St. John, Pastor Carlton Worthen, makes it a point to address issues that many churches shy away from or […]
With all the options that exist for mood tracking, it’s hard to pick just one. That’s why I picked two. And today I’m going to give you my review. For someone like me who needs a reminder to document her moods and symptoms for the day because A) she does not want to do it and B) she wouldn’t remember […]
Some Christians may argue that, as people born into sin, we do deserve punishment. “But thank God,” they say, “thank God that we don’t get what we deserve.” Instead, we get peace when we’re confused, healing when we’re hurt, love when we’re unlovable, and the list goes on. But when you’re in the middle of the storm, waiting on the […]
