Illness & Social Life: I Missed My Nephew’s Birthday…And Why It’s Okay
This is a picture of my mom and my nephew, Mikko, at his 8th birthday over the weekend. I missed
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Author: JessicaGimeno
6 Tips: Dealing With Grief When You Have Bipolar Disorder
Join my friend @EmpowHER and me (@JessicaGimeno) on Twitter at 7 pm EST tonight. We’re talking about healthy ways to cope
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Bipolar Bingo: 24 Things Not To Say to People Who Have Bipolar Disorder
Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 11th through 17th. I am partnering with the Health Stories Project to create awareness.
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Batiste Hint of Color Dry Shampoo: Great for Tired People and Hospital Stays
I recently bought Batiste Hint of Color Dry Shampoo, $8.99, at Ulta. Online, I learned that like me, a lot of
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Dior Vargas Talks About Depression, Latinos, & Mental Health Awareness
For my latest interview, I had the pleasure of meeting Dior Vargas. Dior is a rockstar in the mental health community. She
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5 Tips for Reconnecting with a Sick Friend
One of the most painful things about being sick is having friends abandon you. When I wrote 5 Reasons People
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Review of Arbonne’s Crème Concealer
I’ll make this a quick review as I’m recovering from a rough few weeks with myasthenia gravis (MG). Last Tuesday,
Read MoreDepression & Bipolar Disorder: 8 Tips for Maximizing Therapy
I live with bipolar disorder. I was diagnosed at 18-years old after years of fighting symptoms that included intermittent depressive bouts,
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National Suicide Prevention Week Sept 7-13
In the U.S., September 7 through 13 is National Suicide Prevention Week. I wanted to write something new for this
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Mad Men Party Photos: Decoration and Fashion Ideas
So, I finally had my Mad Men birthday party! As I previously blogged about, I used to be the one
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