Nnatasha Tracy

DECEMBER 8, 2022

I have found depression can be like that. The depression is always there. After all, my cheeks are dry right now. But, believe me, I never stop crying, whether it's external or suppressed enough to be internal. No matter what is happening — good or bad — the tears are always there. It's bigger than me. it's stronger than me.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. I was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1992 after I faced disciplinary action while a graduate counseling student because I had disabling symptoms of psychosis.

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Bipolar Bandit

MARCH 7, 2024

First, let me say it is not easy living with someone with bipolar disorder. Their severe depressions and highest of manic episodes can ruin relationships. I have written a blog How to Support Someone with Bipolar Disorder , but have some things to add. In the blog I wrote a long time ago, I said to have an action plan.

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 13, 2023

According to the Trevor Project’s National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2023 : 41% of LGBTQ young people seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year —and young people who are transgender, nonbinary, and/or people of color reported higher rates than their peers. adults is 55.6%

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Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Depression is a very common and serious mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s ability to function in all aspects of life. In fact, those with other health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and substance use disorder are also at greater risk of developing depression [1].

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Nnatasha Tracy

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

I get nothing done because of depression. Or, I suppose, to put it more accurately, I get almost nothing done because of the symptoms of depression. I use to-do lists. I prioritize what needs to be done. I chunk things into small pieces.

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 3, 2022

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America is using #BreakTheStigma to have a conversation this month around mental health. ADAA is dedicated to helping those living with anxiety, depression, and co-occurring disorders and their loved ones find treatment, support, and resources. BreakTheStigma.

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Nnatasha Tracy

APRIL 7, 2022

Keeping productive and motivated during depression is a tall task. Depression wants to suck all of the productivity and motivation out of you to the point where you become nothing but a lump on your couch. Here are a few techniques to maintain productivity and motivation during depression. I know all about this.

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Bipolar Bandit

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Birdie has lived experience with Bipolar 2, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and ADHD. A: I live with Bipolar 2 disorder. I give people a first-hand look at the deepest depths of depression and the heights of mania. There are some parts of the book that are describing a depressive episode that the main character is experiencing.

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Bipolar Bandit

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

The main reason for writing this is to raise awareness about a new group on Instagram called Keto Bipolar Research lead by Julie Fast, a world- renowned pioneer on the bipolar disorder front. guest post she wrote for my blog: Could a LCHF, animal-based diet be an effective treatment for Bipolar Disorder. ) Happy Researching.

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Nnatasha Tracy

JUNE 21, 2023

I know when my depression is severe because of the pain, because of the pain that is allodynia. And while I don't need any additional reminders that my depression is severe, allodynia provides one all the same. Read on for information on physical pain and allodynia in depression, including how to treat this type of pain.

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Nnatasha Tracy

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

What do you do when you have treatment-resistant bipolar disorder? I know this isn't the common refrain around medication -- the common refrain being, take bipolar medication and get better -- but it is a reality that many of us live with. So, the question is, what do you do when the bipolar medication isn't working?

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My Brains Not Broken

JULY 5, 2022

I’m not quite sure why this is, but I know that after almost a decade of living with an anxiety disorder, falling back into my anxiety is as normal as breathing. Depression and anxiety have made me a creature of habit in all the wrong ways, and now it’s time to learn habits in some of the right ways.

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Nnatasha Tracy

JULY 20, 2023

Last time, I discussed the evidence Truehope presented for using its EMPowerplus in depression. Today, I am going to delve into the claims Truehope makes about using EMPowerplus micronutrient formula in bipolar disorder and why the claims made by this company are so dangerous. You can check out that review here. (I

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My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

But here’s the thing: while I read a lot about the winter blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (with the too-on-the-nose acronym of SAD), I don’t read enough validation about those feelings. It’s okay if cold weather bothers you, even if you like parts of it.

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Nnatasha Tracy

JANUARY 27, 2022

Bipolar disorder is not your fault. Depression is not your fault. Schizophrenia is not your fault. You did nothing to deserve a mental illness. You are a good person and your being sick does not affect that. Mental illness landed on you and started eating away at your brain. It could have happened to anyone.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Writings from the Mother of Bipolar Disorder Part 7: Giving Back. HOW I DEAL WITH HER MANIC EPISODES. Part 5: The next Manic Episode and some things I learned. Part 6: My Daughter’s Struggles in School. Part 8: A Mental Health Advocate Lives On. My dad wrote these: Writings from Bipolar Bandit’s Father Part 1.

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My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

There are many symptoms for anxiety and anxiety disorders: feelings of panic or doom, shortness of breath, trouble sleeping, a general sense of uneasiness…the list goes on and on. As someone who live with depression and anxiety, I know I’ll never be free of self-doubt.

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University of Connecticut

APRIL 10, 2025

Kristin Waters, a clinical pharmacist in psychiatry and assistant clinical professor at the UConn School of Pharmacy will join us to examine current pharmacotherapy for Depression and Anxiety Disorders and Alcohol Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder. These medications will be discussed during this webinar.

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Nnatasha Tracy

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Recently, Psychiatric Times did a comprehensive piece on new or unusual bipolar depression treatments, treatments that may be an option for treatment-resistant bipolar depression. They are thinking outside the standard bipolar depression treatments.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The main groups of mental disorders are: * Anxiety disorders. Eating disorders ex. Mood disorders ex. depression or bipolar. Personality disorders ex. borderline personality disorder. Psychotic disorders ex. Substance abuse disorders ex. Trauma-related disorders ex. schizophrenia.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Depression is a complex condition that can significantly impact how a person views themselves and society. While researchers haven’t found one particular cause of the condition, many studies reveal a strong connection between depression and perfectionism. How Perfectionism Leads to Depression. What Is Perfectionism?

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Nnatasha Tracy

JULY 28, 2022

He's worked with people who have had disorders from social phobia to bipolar disorder, from depression to dissociative identity disorder, and everything in between. Gary has a unique perspective as he specifically hires and manages people with mental illness.

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University of Connecticut

JANUARY 2, 2025

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition where a person has difficulties regulating their senses within their environment. For many people with SPD, their constant need to re-regulate their senses to adapt to the stimuli around them, creates symptoms of distractibility, irritability, anxiety, and depression.

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My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 11, 2022

Generalized anxiety disorder is a very tricky diagnosis. According to the Mayo Clinic, Generalized anxiety disorder includes persistent and excessive anxiety and worry about activities or events — even ordinary, routine issues. It often occurs along with other anxiety disorders or depression. The Mayo Clinic.

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 12, 2022

15.08% of youth experienced a major depressive episode in the past year, a 1.24% increase from last year’s dataset. have severe depression, and multiracial youth are at greatest risk. have severe major depression (depression that severely affects functioning). million youth in the U.S. of youth in the U.S. In 2019, 24.7%

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The Department of Psychiatry, Nair Hospital, Mumbai, with support from the Pirojsha Godrej Foundation, has made an effort to develop two short videos (enclosed) for creating awareness on two major mental health issues in adults and children – Mental Depression, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) respectively.

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Nnatasha Tracy

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Magic mushrooms (psilocybin) are being looked at as a treatment for bipolar disorder. And good news came out this week about using psilocybin in the treatment of bipolar type II depression. Here's what we know about magic mushrooms working for bipolar disorder.

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My Brains Not Broken

AUGUST 17, 2023

After ten years of living with depression and anxiety, there’s still a lot to learn. When I first started experiencing anxiety and depression, there was a lot to learn. At the time, no one I knew had gone through bouts of depression. I felt like I was on an island. I know what symptoms are because I’ve felt them.

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Nnatasha Tracy

MARCH 13, 2024

For those of you who don't know, I released a book in 2016, Lost Marbles: Insights into My Life with Depression & Bipolar. It was very well received by people with bipolar disorder and their loved ones alike. I'm extremely excited to announce that I'm releasing my second book. It's a combination of memoir and self-help.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 28, 2021

I could be sliding into depression or a mixed state if I can’t stop it from happening. Just so we’re all on the same page, a mixed state is a mixture of mania and depression (e.g., feeling depressed and irritable but also having racing thoughts and being unable to sleep). I’d call that hope. This is how it goes sometimes.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prevalent comorbidities among those with autism ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism often co-occur. Depression The CDC estimates that 26% of people with autism also have depression. Sleep disorders Sleep disorders present in individuals with autism far more commonly than their neurotypical peers.

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My Brains Not Broken

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I assumed that since I had depression year-round, there’s no reason that it would be worse, right? Not that it needs to be said on this blog, but seasonal depression is real. And it was surprising to learn that during this time of year, some symptoms of depression were triggered more often than usual.

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 19, 2022

Mental Health America Support Groups Depression and Bipolar Alliance Support Groups Eating Disorders Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous. The National Alliance on Mental Illness Mental Health America The Trevor Project National Institute on Mental Health American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Help Lines.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. I was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1992 after I faced disciplinary action while a graduate counseling student because I had disabling symptoms of psychosis.

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Bipolar Bandit

APRIL 12, 2023

I had zero mental health issues for the first fifty-plus years of my life… Q: When did you first experience bipolar disorder? We initially thought that the first episode I had was depression but looking back we realize that I had in fact been hypomanic for some time before that. A: It was 2008; I was 51 and menopausal.

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My Brains Not Broken

OCTOBER 25, 2022

From my own research, the term ‘automatic negative thoughts’ (ANTs) goes back to the late 1970’s, when Aaron Beck coined a term in a book called “Cognitive Therapy and Emotional Disorders.” Years of depression can make you more comfortable with negative thoughts, but there are things we can do.

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