Welcome!

Hello, my name is Amanda and I have bipolar. Great, now that’s out of the way. I am starting this blog, focusing on the ups and downs of having a mental illness because I know how hard is it out there. I want to help people who may be going through some of the things I go through and have gone through in the past.

I am very open about my mental illness, but it hasn’t always been this way. I have a lot of stories, a lot of advice and a lot to learn and I truly think that I can help people get through tough times. This is my first ever experience with blogging and I am really excited to start. I have been looking for an outlet to share what I have been through and to be completely transparent when it comes to having a mental illness.

A little more about me: I am lucky to be a 30 year old who just moved to Salem, MA with my two cats, boyfriend and dog (his name is Oatmeal). In true bipolar fashion my likes and interests are pretty up and down. I love to go out and be around people, but most days would prefer to stay in, order some food and go to bed by 9. I love live music and am an avid Phish fan. I’m almost always down to try something new and spontaneous, but am mostly more of a planner. I have a creative mind and love to craft, sew and paint (if the mood strikes).

I am very excited to begin this project and hopefully learn even more about the mental healthcare community, mental health in general as well as myself in the process.